Own It

In the newest entry in Phaidon's popular advice series, the internationally renowned fashion designer and philanthropist Diane von Furstenberg shares her accessible, empowering manifesto: connect, expand, inspire, advocate. In an easy-to-navigate A-Z format, Own It is her blueprint for enjoying both personal and professional growth at any age. 'The secret of life is one thing: OWN IT. Own your imperfections. Own your vulnerability; it becomes your strength. Whatever your challenge is, own it. Owning it is the first step to everything.'

“"When you take responsibility for your choices, have a higher calling and cultivate love and compassion, joy becomes the measure of success every moment. Own It is a beautiful guide." --Deepak Chopra, author of Total Meditation: Practices in Living the Awakened Life”

'Von Furstenberg shares the words she lives by … with [her] entries forming an A to Z compendium of her language of empowerment.' – Forbes

'For fashion legend Diane von Furstenberg, the secret to life is as easy as ABC.' –  British Vogue

'[Diane von Furstenberg] shares a lifetime of bitesize wisdom and inspiration in her latest book.' – ELLE Decoration

'An alphabetical collection of DVF-isms that are certainly worth taking note of.' – AnOther Magazine

'In Own It, von Furstenberg shares her accessible manifesto: connect, expand, inspire and advocate.' – Irish Examiner

'There's no such thing as a roadmap to finding success, but if there were it might look something like this.' – Town & Country

'The legendary fashion designer becomes a modern-day Oscar Wilde in this A-Z of words that matter to her.' –Telegraph

'When you take responsibility for your choices, have a higher calling and cultivate love and compassion, joy becomes the measure of success every moment. Own It is a beautiful guide.' –  Deepak Chopra , author of Total Meditation: Practices in Living the Awakened Life

Diane von Furstenberg began her fashion career in 1970. In a 1976 cover story, Newsweek declared her the most remarkable woman since Coco Chanel. Her global brand is now available in more than 70 countries worldwide. An active philanthropist, she was president of the Council of Fashion Designers of America from 2006 2019. She has written several books, including Diane: A Signature Life and The Woman I Wanted to Be.

In the newest entry in Phaidon's popular advice series, the internationally renowned fashion designer and philanthropist Diane von Furstenberg shares her accessible, empowering manifesto: connect, expand, inspire, advocate. In an easy-to-navigate A-Z format, Own It is her blueprint for enjoying both personal and professional growth at any age. 'The secret of life is one thing: OWN IT. Own your imperfections. Own your vulnerability; it becomes your strength. Whatever your challenge is, own it. Owning it is the first step to everything.'

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