Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek’s network of contributors
Diane von Fürstenberg has suffered a fall that left her with a black eye.
The iconic 78-year-old fashion designer shared a health update with her followers on Instagram Tuesday, February 25, revealing the aftermath of her accident.
“Upon arrival in LA, I fell on the pavement and hit my forehead!” von Fürstenberg captioned a series of selfies showing the bruising around her left eye. Despite the dramatic injury, she maintained her confidence, writing, “Does not look good for sure but grateful nothing more serious!!!”
Pablo Cuadra/Getty Images
The photos, which show the designer without makeup and with a serious expression, capture the extent of the injury, which is mainly dark bruising around one of her eyes. However, von Fürstenberg made it clear she was in good spirits. “I am owning it, applying lots of arnica gel and happy it was not worse!! Owning it is the secret of survival!”
Fans and friends flooded the comments section with messages of support.
“You poor thing! I had a dog once jump up as I was going down to pet it- broke my orbital bone and gave me the worst black eye! But all you can do is own it! ❤️❤️🩹,” singer Jewel wrote.
Jeannie Mai commented, “Diane!!!!!! I’m so sorry !! Praying for your healing 🙏,” while actress Tracee Ellis Ross said, “Oh Diane!!!! I’m so glad not worse. Love you!!!”
“OMG. FALLS ARE SCARY. GET WELL SOON…..🙏🙏🙏❤️,” Vera Wang replied.
Von Fürstenberg’s legacy extends far beyond her famous wrap dress. Born the daughter of a Holocaust survivor, she rose to prominence in the 1970s by launching her eponymous fashion brand, which became synonymous with empowerment.