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Did this: Diane von Furstenberg opening party

We caught up with international fashion icon Diane von Furstenberg at the star-studded official opening of her new boutique in Ala Moana


By Melissa Chang on November 23, 2011

International fashion icon Diane von Furstenberg is in town to officially open her new boutique in Ala Moana Center and introduce her recently-launched, self-titled fragrance, Diane.

“In this bottle I have put all my passion, knowledge and all my secrets of seduction,” von Furstenberg said, as she sprayed us with a mist scented with plumeria (or frangipani, as she prefers to call it) and violets.

This isn’t her first perfume; in 1975, her fashion house launched Tatiana — named after her daughter — a scent that was all the rage for that era. “I’m going to launch it again,” she said.

We grabbed a few minutes with her before the grand opening party to talk about her fashions and fragrance.

“It’s all about comfort. You have to be comfortable. The clothes I design are like ‘friends’ in your closet, and the accessories are functional,” she said. She pulled out a new bag that she designed with a hidden panel that conveniently holds an iPad, for career women on the go who still want to look chic.

At this writing, she’s on her way to Maui before heading to China. “We are very popular in the Asia market,” she explained.

The party itself was an evening filled with media, high society, and some of the cast of “Hawaii Five-0.”

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Diane Von Furstenberg opening party

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lihinggirl 34 pts

I'm jealous too! besides cute and pretty actors/actresses, were there any notable food items? =)

Melissa808 204 pts moderator

lihinggirl hey! Good point, and I'm sorry I didn't mention this. I didn't photograph the food being passed on trays because most were stuff that I had eaten at the Memoirs launch party:

http://www.nonstophonolulu.com/blogs/urbanmixplate/dinner-with-memoir/

It was tiny bites, so I had some Licious Dishes when I got home. hahaha.

jlieu 40 pts

OMG OMG! You are quite the celebrity arent you? :) Im SO jealous! I wish my job had these perks!

Melissa808 204 pts moderator

jlieu haha thanks! You mean my hobby!

ParkRat 20 pts

Sammy Hagar, Diane von Furstenberg, AND Grace Park all in the span of two days?!? WTH!

Melissa808 204 pts moderator

ParkRat Don't forget Santa Claus!! Not sure if you saw my tweet yesterday, but Santa Claus arrived at Pearlridge. When he saw me (I kid you not), he said, "Are ya tweeting?"

ParkRat 20 pts

Melissa808 Somehow I would think that the first thing Santa would say to you would be. "You've been naughty. Come here and sit on my lap."

Melissa808 204 pts moderator

ParkRat This Santa doesn't judge. Besides, his wife took the photo of us!

Annoddah_Dave 58 pts

Delicate Blossom: Is Grace Park really that thin? Why is it all the haut couture lines have fancy sounding names. Even Vera Wang sounds blah next to Von Furstenberg. Maybe if you add the "Von" or "Van" to a name it evokes a different image. Will it work with yours? LOL

ParkRat 20 pts

Annoddah_Dave Melissa Van Chang? Hahahaha. I'm picturing a Chinee Van Damme.

Melissa808 204 pts moderator

ParkRatAnnoddah_Dave how about Chinois Chang?

Yes, Grace Park is that thin. Just think, the camera adds 10 pounds, so imagine what she looks like in person!

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About Melissa Chang

Melissa has more than 20 years’ experience in marketing and public relations. She is currently a freelance writer and independent marketing consultant, specializing in social media. 

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