Diane von Furstenberg will receive the 2025 PAC NYC Icon of Culture at their Icons of Culture gala on Oct. 28.
The honor was revealed by Michael R. Bloomberg, chair, Perelman Performing Arts Center; Karlie Kloss, model, entrepreneur and philanthropist, and Thierry Prevost, chief executive officer of Printemps Americas, at a cocktail party Thursday night at Printemps New York’s Manhattan flagship at One Wall Street.
Bloomberg spoke about his longtime friendship with von Furstenberg, highlighting her influence and impact in New York. Calling her “a towering figure in the arts and culture here in New York,” he said, “She’s one of the most influential names in fashion, an industry that is at the heart of our city’s economy. She’s been a tireless advocate for the industry and a generous ph