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Von Furstenberg, who started her eponymous label in 1972, wasnt dressed in one of her brands signature wrap dresses a frock she introduced to the masses in 1974

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And even more remarkable than that is if you go to any store, anywhere in the world, you will find some that may have had two or three generations of wearers, which is a sign of sustainability and timelessness. To honor the dress, von Frstenberg is dedicating 2024 to celebrating the past, she tells Elle, and has launched an anniversary capsule collection called Wrap50, following the release of Woman Before Fashion, published by Rizzoli, which details von Frstenbergs expansive career

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