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I am a Personal Shopper specializing in Diane von Furstenberg clothing. Since DvF's design studio is here in NYC, I have the best access to sizes, prints and styles; plus I get actual runway pieces and one-of-a-kind designs that never hit stores! I have been doing this for over 5 years and am very knowlegable about her collections. This blog will be a place where you can see what items I have in stock, which can then be purchased using PayPal or money order. Come in and take a look!

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October 23, 2008

Gowns! Gowns! Gowns!

Gowns! Gowns! Gowns!

It has been too long since Diane has put out a lot of evening gowns, so I am creating a special post devoted specifically to the magnificent gowns she has released this fall and holiday season!

Due to their limited availability, these are only available by special order, so let me know if you are interested and we can look for your size. Take a look!

  • Didier in Dark Teal; Gorgeously fluid viscose floor-length gown with draped neckline, paneled skirt with fishtail hem, tailored seaming around the hips and derriere, deep draped back neckline and knotted left shoulder strap in DvF's signature knot motif; Material: 97% Viscose/3% elastane; Retail price: $995 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me)
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  • Talon in Rainbow Room Black and White, solid Black, or solid Emerald Green (DvF shop exclusive); Gorgeously fluid viscose floor-length gown with draped neckline with V seam under bust, draped deep-plunge back neckline, gathered puff cap sleeves; paneled skirt with fishtail hem, tailored and V yoke in derriere; Material: 100% Viscose (print) or 85% Viscose/15% polyamide (black); Retail price: $678 (print) or $878 (black) (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me)
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  • Dixie in China Vine Ivory; Gorgeously fluid viscose floor-length cheongsam-inspired gown with mandarin collar, cut-out back, puffed cap sleeves, bead-covered frog buttons, fitted skirt that flares out at the fishtail hem, V-yoke waist, tailored gathering on derriere and slight train that is longer in the back; Material: 100% Viscose; Retail price: $785 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me)
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  • Astentino in Black or Scribble print: Flowing sleeveless organza gown with handkerchief hemline, chiffon layers and diamonte knot detailing on one shoulder; Material: 100% silk; Retail price: $1585 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me) -- by special order only
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  • Olsen gown in Black: structured strapless gown with corset-like tailoring and bustier seaming; Material: 73% Viscose/23% Polyamide/6% Elastace; Retail price: $745 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me)
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  • Nikki gown in Black or Purple: Crinkle-chiffon gown with criss-cross halter neckline, draped detailing along torso and a plunging draped back; Material: 100% silk; Retail price: $699 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me)
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  • Kessler in Black; Gorgeously draped floor-length sleeveless wrap gown with slight draping in bodice, draped sleeveholes, and crystals on the shoulders; Material: 85% Viscose/15% polyamide; Retail price: $795 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me)
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  • Kessler in Copper; Gorgeously draped floor-length sleeveless wrap gown with slight draping in bodice, draped sleeveholes, and diamonte detailing on the shoulders; Retail price: $879 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me)
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  • Brandt in Ivory, Black and Midnight (DvF shop exclusive); Halter-neck floor-length gown with diamonte detailing at sternum; Material: 85% Viscose/15% polyamide; Retail price: ~$845 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me)
  • Olivier in Black; Gorgeously draped floor-length cap-sleeved wrap gown with lace shoulders and back torso; Material: 85% Viscose/15% polyamide; Retail price: $795 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me)
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I also have a few, very limited gowns from past seasons, like the Aiscelina, tuxedo wrap, sequined Antoinette wrap, Nocturnal View Anoinette wrap, Asta, Jules, etc. Feel free to contact me if you would like to hear about those! They are generally sizes US2, US4 or US6.

If you see something you like, please contact me to discuss sizing and/or to work out details such as shipping preference, total price and payment options (email: FashionForwardStore@hotmail.com). All items available for pick-up in NYC. Shipping cost is additional and I prefer USPS Priority with Delivery Confirmation for US addresses and Global Express for International addresses.Cash, PayPal, Western Union, USD money orders and USD bank drafts accepted. Credit/debit PayPal payments have an additional 5% surcharge added to cover the fees that PayPal assesses, so if you can pay by non-credit/non-debit card PayPal, you can avoid having to pay that additional 5% surcharge.

RETURN POLICY FOR MAILED ITEMS: Full price items are eligible for a full refund as long as the item is sent back unworn with all its original tags intact and returned within 48 hours of receipt; postage is not refundable. In most cases, items which are special-ordered for you are not returnable. However, exceptions are certainly possible if arrangements are made in advance. It usually depends on which DvF source we're ordering your items from; each place has a different policy and if I am not bound by a strict return policy, I can extend the same flexibility to you. Postage is not refundable and any special delivery costs for special order is usually also not refundable. Finally, all sale items are eligible for store credit only. In the event an item is mistakenly misrepresented or shipped, it is eligible for a full refund and half the postage will also be reimbursed. Other situations will be handled on a case-by-case basis, so please contact me if you have any questions.

RETURN POLICY FOR ITEMS PURCHASED IN PERSON: Full price items are eligible for an exchange as long as the item is sent back unworn with all its original tags intact and returned within 24 hours of purchase. In most cases, items which are special-ordered for you are not returnable. However, exceptions are certainly possible if arrangements are made in advance. It usually depends on which DvF source we're ordering your items from; each place has a different policy and if I am not bound by a strict return policy, I can extend the same flexibility to you. Special delivery costs for the special order is also not refundable. Finally, all sale items are final sale if purchased in person.

Wonder Woman!!!!!!

WONDER WOMAN!!

I have to admit that, growing up, there was probably no one I wanted to be more than Wonder Woman. I believe that my very first store-bought Halloween costume as indeed Wonder Woman. And (though this may betray my age), I had Wonder Woman Underoos, to boot!



Imagine my great delight when my favorite designer released a Wonder Woman inspired collection. Ah, yet another reason to love DvF!

Here are just a few highlights from this whimsical collection. Enjoy!!
  • Renda dress in Black with Gold or Raspberry; Sleeveless boatneck sheath with rounded V neckline in back, tailored star detailing under bust and back zip; fabric is an amazingly super-soft felted wool jersey; Material: 80% Wool/17% Polyamide/3% Elastane; Retail price: $459 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery of item to me)
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  • Jiwon dress in Gold, Red (exclusive) or Black; Sweetheart neckline strappy dress with tailored seams and bust, side zip; Gold and Red verisons have metallic threads shot through the fabric; Material: 44% Viscose/25% Wool/16% Polyester/15% Polyamide; Retail price: $399 (Black) or $505 (Gold or Red) (inclusive of sales tax and delivery of item to me)
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  • Diana wrap dress in New Wonder Woman, Dessau Grid or Wings; Collarless, 3/4-sleeved wrap with U-shaped belt detail and fanning towards the U (reminiscent of the Antonio wrap); Material: 100% Silk; Retail price: $419 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery of item to me)

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  • Ercury in Wings or Dessau Grid; Sexy sleeveless dress with trwisty tank straps and plunge U detailing at neckline and shallow V back neckline; Material: 100% Silk; Retail price: $399 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery of item to me)
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  • Herleen wrap dress in Rose Bush or Metropolis; Short-sleeved wrap with V-neck front and back, sweet-heart-shaped piped detailing across front and back around torso, and a flared skirt; Material: 100% Silk; Retail price: $379 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery of item to me)
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  • Jill wrap top in Metropolis; collared, 3/4 sleeved wrap top; Material: 100% Silk; Retail price: $222 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery of item to me)
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  • Isis in Midnight; Metallic-pearl beaded 3/4-sleeved sweater-dress with V neckline

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  • Fay in Raspberry: Metallic-pearl beaded cap-sleeved sweater-dress with boatneck

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And a few gowns!






  • Olsen in Black; Sweetheart neckline, strapless, bustier-seamed gown (also available in shorter length, a Nordstrom exclusive), with fishtailing hem on the floor-length version; Material: 71% Viscose/23% Polyamide/6% Elastane. ; Retail price: $745 (gown) or $399 (cocktail length) (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me)
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  • Nikki gown in Purple or Black; Crinkle-chiffon gown with criss-cross halter neckline, draped detailing along torso and a plunging draped back; Material: 100% silk; Retail price: $699 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me)

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