It is timeless and easily the go-to option of many women. The wrap dress is an ingenious creation, flattering on almost all figures and an easy-to-wear classic choice. It’s hard to believe that this iconic dress is already 40 years old.
Although the latest models have undergone some redesigning, the basic silhouette (that we all know and dearly love) has never really changed.
The DVF Wrap Dress Exhibition celebrates 40 years of the iconic fashion piece (Credit: FayesVision / WENN / DVF)
Diane von Furstenberg was only 26 when she came up with the wrap dress, and it instantly became a huge hit, especially for working women who loved the feel and shape of the dress.
Paris Hilton, Dylan Penn, Kate Nash, and Julie Delpy showcase the DVF wrap dress at the “Journey of a Dress” 40th Anniversary Party in Los Angeles, January 10, 2014 (Credit: FayesVision / WENN / DVF)
The fabulous wrap dress celebrated its 40th year with an exhibit that showcased its journey. Several celebrities joined the celebration, even wearing DvF wrap dresses from different collections.
Diane von Furstenberg, the visionary behind the iconic wrap dress, was just 26 when she created it (Credit: FayesVision / WENN / DVF)
“You can’t beat a Diane Von Furstenberg wrap dress; I always tend to go for the wrap dresses with a little more structure. I also love Prada shoes,” actress Wendi McLendon-Covey said in an interview.
Diane von Furstenberg beams with joy on the red carpet of the 40th Anniversary celebration of her wrap dress (Credit: FayesVision / WENN / DVF)
DVF wrap dresses might be a little pricier than your typical simple frocks. But because of their timelessness, we consider these frocks a no-fail fashion investment. They can easily go from day to night and, on top of that, are unbelievably comfy, too.
Diane created the wrap dress when she sought independence and work, initially designing it as a practical and stylish option without buttons or zippers. The first version featured an animal print, enhancing its appeal by making women feel confident and feline-like.
“The wrap dress is the most traditional form of dressing: It’s like a robe, it’s like a kimono, it’s like a toga,” she told HuffPost in an interview.
“It doesn’t have buttons or zippers. What made it different was that it was jersey; therefore, it was close to the body and it was a print. And the first one was animal print so it made every woman look like a feline. And that’s how it happened. It’s not like I was thinking ‘Oh, I’m creating the IT dress.’ I just made it and it took off and was a huge success.”