Diane von Furstenberg, the renowned fashion designer, is challenging conventional perceptions of love and relationships. The 78-year-old icon, celebrated for her transformative wrap dress, maintains that her marriage with Barry Diller remains unchanged despite his recent public revelation about his sexual orientation. Diller, who has been her husband for 24 years, came out as gay in his memoir “Who Knew,” released in March 2025, prompting discussions about the nature of their bond.
When asked by Variety how Diller’s coming out has affected their relationship, Diane responded with her characteristic straightforwardness, saying, “What’s the difference? I don’t understand. But it doesn’t change anything. I’m sorry—it’s a stupid question.” Her remark illustrates her belief that their connection transcends traditional labels.
Further reflecting on her past, Diane humorously noted her previous marriage to Prince Egon von Fürstenberg, who came out as bisexual after they separated in 1972. “I married two gay men, OK?” she quipped, asserting that such labels have no bearing on her understanding of love. Instead, she views her relationship with Barry not as one of support through his identity journey but as a profound connection that has endured over time.
Diane underscored that his memoir is not solely about his coming out but about his life experiences. “For 50 years, I was the only person he opened to. Then he wrote the book,” she stated, emphasizing their long-standing intimacy. Their bond, she revealed, began in friendship during the late 1970s and eventually blossomed into a passionate love story, marked by mutual respect and admiration.
Barry Diller, in his memoir, beautifully describes their relationship as almost cosmic, highlighting an inexplicable connection that formed effortlessly. “When my romance with Diane began, I never questioned that its biological imperative was as strong in its heterosexuality as its opposite had been,” he said, further reinforcing the depth of their partnership.
Their enduring love stands as a testament to the idea that relationships can defy categorization, thriving on authenticity and understanding. Diane von Furstenberg’s perspective is a refreshing reminder that love can be fluid, and true connections transcend societal labels and expectations. In their story, there is no need for definitions—only a celebration of the bond they have cultivated together over decades.