Diane von Furstenburg

Achievements: 1974, von Furstenburg created the iconic wrap dress, a symbol of power and independence for women and grew into a global brand; 2010, with the Diller-von Furstenberg Family Foundation, she established the DVF Awards to honor and provide grants to women who have displayed leadership, strength, and courage in their commitment to their causes. She chaired the Council of Fashion Designers of America from 2006 to 2019, which awarded her with a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2005 and the Swarovski Award for Positive Change in 2016. Von Furstenburg currently serves on the boards of Vital Voices, the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, and the Statue of Liberty–Ellis Island Foundation. She has written several books, including Diane: A Signature Life; The Woman I Wanted to Be, which was translated into eight languages; and the recently released Own It: The Secret to Life.