Henry Zankov is the new artistic director of the US brand Diane von Furstenberg (Dvf). CEO Graziano de Boni announced this in a statement on Wednesday.
Zankov’s first collection for the brand is scheduled to be presented at New York Fashion Week in September. In his new role, he will be responsible for the brand’s overall creative direction. His area of responsibility includes both the collections and the visual identity.
The designer will continue to lead his eponymous brand Zankov, which was founded in New York in 2020. In 2024, Zankov won the CFDA American Emerging Designer of the Year Award. In doing so, he cemented his position as one of the most interesting new voices in international fashion.
The designer first joined Dvf in 2014 and worked there for four years before founding his own brand. His return to Dvf began last September, when Zankov designed an exclusive capsule collection for the label that premiered at Bergdorf Goodman.
“I have always been surrounded and inspired by strong women, and Diane is the absolute embodiment of that. The Dvf woman is rebellious: confident, curious and independent. It is an honor and a privilege for me to build on Diane’s legacy and lead the brand into the future,” said Zankov on the occasion of his appointment.
Founder Diane von Furstenberg welcomed the new addition. “I applaud Graziano’s vision. I look forward to seeing how Henry’s designs, color sense and natural sensitivity will win over a new generation,” she said in a statement.
With the appointment, the brand is pushing ahead with its revitalization
Since joining Dvf in 2023, CEO Graziano de Boni has pursued a long-term strategy. This focuses on revitalizing the brand’s design language and restoring the authenticity of the product. In addition, global sales are to be reorganized.
“The decision to manage the business internally again from 2025 was made consciously in order to regain the identity and value of the brand,” explained de Boni. “This appointment marks a new phase in development. Henry brings new energy, a strong vision and cultural relevance that can excite a new generation about Dvf. I look forward to working closely with Henry to strengthen Diane and Dvf’s legacy.”
Dvf was founded in 1972 by Diane von Furstenberg. The label made waves with its iconic wrap dresses and grew into a global fashion brand known for its bold use of color and prints.
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