Diane von Furstenberg Reveals What Makes Her Feel Glamorous at 78 (Exclusive)

Diane von Furstenberg is finding strength from her family.

Speaking with PEOPLE in an exclusive conversation at the PAC NYC Icons of Culture Gala on Tuesday, Oct. 28, the legendary fashion designer humbly answered what makes her feel glamorous at this era of her life.

“I don’t know that I feel that glamorous. I feel glamorous when I see my grandchildren,” the 78-year-old fashionista, known for her iconic wrap dresses, explains to PEOPLE at the Perelman Performing Arts Center.

The businesswoman, who reclaimed control of her eponymous brand in 2024, has five grandchildren, including Talita von Furstenberg.

Diane recently celebrated Talita, who launched the TVF for DVF fashion line under her grandmother’s fashion house, after the 26-year-old granddaughter got engaged to Rocco Brignone a few months ago.

In an Aug. 1 Instagram post, Diane wrote, “Talita and Rocco are ENGAGED !!! ❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️ He proposed …. She accepted! Join me in wishing them a happy joyful life together ❤️❤️❤️❤️ LOVE is LIFE ❤️.”

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Diane has also publicly expressed her love for her grandsons over the years, including in a 2022 Instagram post simply captioned with, “Two of my grandsons … Tassilo and Leon ! ❤️🙏❤️.”

At Tuesday’s PAC NYC Icons of Culture Gala, Diane also shared what excites her about the future of fashion. 

“What I think is very exciting now is the whole vintage [movement] and the whole upcycling,” she says.