Alex von Furstenberg is Director and Secretary of The Diller - von Furstenberg Family Foundation. The Foundation was created around the philosophy that when a community thrives, its members flourish. The Foundation supports a variety of direct-service organizations that are effecting meaningful, lasting change in communities of all size, from neighborhoods to nations.

Foundation contributions support the day-to-day efforts that drive each organization. Such efforts include afterschool programs; salaries that permit social workers to reach more people in need; endowments to educational institutions at all levels; programs to encourage artistic literacy and individual achievement in children, and much more.

A full list of grant recipients, as well as links to each organization’s web site, can be found here.

Who: Arianna, DVF Los Angeles Sales
What: Tulipan in black leather (Available in January).
Why: I’ll wear it with black ankle boots and maybe a bright colored belt. Also, Zucca in Carmen dots with black opaque tights and motorcycle boots to toughen it up a bit!

Who: Lauren, Public Relations
What: Vixen Bomber in Tulip Sequins
Why: The exaggerated shoulders are on trend for 2010. The black knit and floral sequin mixed fabrications bring a flirty twist to an 80’s classic. Perfectly dressed down when paired with our denim Under Leggings and Paranga Tee, and just right for cocktails when worn over our black Bridget sheath. A closet staple!

Who: Sandi, Sales
What: Erosa in Miranda Ruffles Multi
Why: I love the fun bright colors, and the shape (& length) of the dress is super flattering. It looks great back to opaque black tights and booties or sans stockings with a sexy heel!

Who: Jami, Licensing
What: Blue Dusk Drop Temple sunglasses Style 510S
Why: The color and shape are amazing and I will wear them with EVERYTHING!!!!

Who: Hillevi, International Sales
What: Erosa
Why: I absolutely love this dress-the cut the print the structure-it perfectly captures the holiday vibe but also allows you to wear this straight into winter by pairing with blk tights and a the little vixen bomber or the amarate leather jacket.

Who: Margaux, Marketing
What: Amarte Jacket
Why: I love it because it’s soft and fitted with a little edge. I plan to wear it with a fitted knit dress and black high heel booties.

Go… be a tourist and get some hot cocoa at Magnolia Bakery and then head over to The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree. The most famous tree will be illuminated from December 2, 2009- January 7, 2010.

Shop… the Pop-up Flea Market this weekend. It’s your chance to pick up those vintage, hand-crafted, and small production goodies from a rotating cast of Brooklyn Flea’s best-loved and most-shopped sellers. Located in the former Tower Records space on E. 4^th Street and Lafayette.

A firm believer in the infinite power of women, Diane von Furstenberg sits on the board of Vital Voices, an organization that empowers women worldwide by providing them with the support and business skills they need to succeed. DVF has organized a variety of in store and product initiatives worldwide to support Vital Voices, including the African Women Artisans Collection, the Wonder Woman comic series, and the Proud to be Woman International Women’s Day campaign.

Vital Voices Global Partnership is a leading non-governmental organization (NGO) that identifies, trains, and empowers emerging women leaders and social entrepreneurs around the globe, enabling them through their networks to create a better world for us all. Vital Voices provides these women with the capacity, connections, and credibility they need to unlock their potential. Vital Voices international staff and team of over 1,000 partners, pro bono experts and leaders have trained and mentored more than 5,000 emerging women leaders from over 150 countries since 1997.

Learn more about Vital Voices…

Ashley, Katie and Elizabeth's Tee party!

One of the biggest trends in our office these days are all the dressy tees that came off the Her Name is Rio runway. Accented with sequins, lace or just a zipper detail, they are perfect for getting into the holiday spirit at work. Easy-to-wear, easy-to-pair and easy-to-flair? Sign us up!

Who: Ashley, Katie, and Elizabeth

What: Canyon Lace Tee, Ray Top in Warm Rose, Paranga in Sequins

Way: With skinny black pants (or a bold blue!) and boots.

Friends of the High Line works to build and maintain an extraordinary public park on the High Line. We seek to preserve the entire historic structure, transforming an essential piece of New York’s industrial past. We provide over 70 percent of the High Line’s annual operating budget and are responsible for maintenance of the park, pursuant to a license agreement with the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation. Through stewardship, innovative design and programming, and excellence in operations, we cultivate a vibrant community around the High Line.

Learn more about the Friends of the High Line…

Susan G. Komen fought breast cancer with her heart, body and soul. Throughout her diagnosis, treatments, and endless days in the hospital, she spent her time thinking of ways to make life better for other women battling breast cancer instead of worrying about her own situation. That concern for others continued even as Susan neared the end of her fight. Moved by Susan’s compassion for others and committed to making a difference, Nancy G. Brinker promised her sister that she would do everything in her power to end breast cancer forever.

That promise is now Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, the global leader of the breast cancer movement, having invested nearly $1.5 billion since inception in 1982. As the world’s largest grassroots network of breast cancer survivors and activists, we’re working together to save lives, empower people, ensure quality care for all and energize science to find the cures. Thanks to events like the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure®, and generous contributions from our partners, sponsors and fellow supporters, we have become the largest source of nonprofit funds dedicated to the fight against breast cancer in the world.

Learn more about Susan G. Komen for the Cure…

DVF has made a long-term commitment to St. Jude by forever donating $1 for every Wrap dress made.

St. Jude is unlike any other pediatric treatment and research facility. Discoveries made here have completely changed how the world treats children with cancer and other catastrophic diseases. With research and patient care under one roof, St. Jude is where some of today’s most gifted researchers are able to do science more quickly.

St. Jude researchers are published and cited more often in high impact publications than any other private pediatric oncology research institution in America. St. Jude is a place where many doctors send some of their sickest patients and toughest cases. A place where cutting-edge research and revolutionary discoveries happen every day. We’ve built America’s second-largest health-care charity so the science never stops.

Learn more about St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital…

Hurry and shop our DVF.com sale items before it’s too late. We have handpicked some of our favorites from fall to highlight. We think we have a little something for everyone to help you get through the winter.

Sipping hot cocoa by the fire: Mulan sweater in Charcoal

The perfect New Year’s Eve party dress: Ekat in Ultraviolet

A little holiday sparkle: Amora in Cherry Blossom

For the traveler who wants a hassle free and wrinkle free dress: Try the Jeanne in Vintage Tribal Green or the Konya in Large Pesto Snake

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