Designer Diane von Furstenberg, 74, Shares Empowering Swimsuit Selfie: 'Own Your Age'

Photo: Diane von Furstenberg InstagramDiane von Furstenbergis hitting back against ageism.The iconic American fashion designer decided to show off her figure in a mirror selfie after taking a dip in the ocean as she cruised around the sea on a yacht to celebrate her recent 74th birthday.“Am I crazy to post this ?“saida makeup-free von Furstenberg, wearing an emerald one-piece swimsuit. “Own your age ….it’s a proof you have lived !

Designer Esteban Cortázar on Finding Acceptance as a Gay Teen in Miami: 'Empathy and Love Creates a Happy Life'

Photo: Kristy Sparow/Getty In 2002, at age 17, Esteban Cortázar was the youngest designer to introduce a collection at New York Fashion Week — launching a career which has led him to head the House of Ungaro, create collections for Net-a-Porter, and design for icons including Beyoncé, Cate Blanchett, Rihanna andLady Gagaunder his own label. Cortazar, now 37, resides in Paris, where he designs clothes that combine Latin flair and culture with French sophistication and sensibility.

Designer Iris Apfel Turns 102! See Her Sweet Celebration with Christie Brinkley and Famous Friends

Iris Apfel turns 102.Photo:Christie Brinkley/Instagram Christie Brinkley/Instagram Happy 102nd birthday,Iris Apfel! The fashion world made the New York City-based designer’s milestone day on Aug. 29 a special one, with loved ones and industry contemporaries gathering to honor the interior designer while also sharing heartfelt tributes across social media. Christie Brinkleyshared a series of videos and photos from Apfel’s birthday celebrations early Tuesday, featuring the designer plusDonna Karanand Brinkley’s daughterAlexa Ray Joelat an intimate dinner at Tutto il Giorno in The Hamptons, New York, at which the women lavished her with fashionable gifts.

Designer Jake Arnold Talks First-Ever Product Line, Decorating for A-Listers and More

Photo: Courtesy Parachute; Chrissy Teigen/Instagram Jake Arnold can pull off a stunning celebrity home renovation no problem, but the in-demand interior designer was a newbie when it came to creating his first product line. The LA-based design pro, who’s worked with everyone fromChrissy Teigenand John Legend to Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom, teamed up with Parachute to producea collection of bedding and accessoriesthat feels ultra-luxe, but fits into any style home.

Designer Jason Wu Talks New 'Dream Collection' of Cat Products Approved by His Own 'Picky' Pets

Photo: Cat PersonJason Wuhas dressedMichelle Obama, been nominated for a CFDA Award and created his own beauty line, but his latest launch ismew —er, new — territory for the designer.Wu, 39, is teaming up withCat Personto create his very own line of products, a decision that made perfect sense for someone whose friends have been calling him “the resident cat lady” of the group for years.“I’m always lamenting about how there’s not really beautiful, but effective solutions for cat care products,” he tells PEOPLE.