Diane von Furstenberg, 79, Posts 'No Filter' Photo Before Fashion Week: 'OWN IT'

Diane von Furstenberg has a big week ahead. Her New York Fashion Week show is set for Thursday, and like any designer, she’s deep in prep mode. But it’s the photo she posted before the show that has everyone talking. Standing in front of a mirror in a black one-piece swimsuit, sheet mask on, layered bracelets on her wrist, the 79-year-old designer kept it completely unfiltered. Her caption:“79 and no filter! OWN IT.”

If that sounds like a one-time moment, it isn’t. Furstenberg has been refreshingly open about aging for years. She broke her nose in a 2017 skiing accident and has spoken candidly about avoiding plastic surgery. Last year, after a fall in Los Angeles, she shared photos of her black eye instead of waiting for it to fade. Her philosophy in five words:“Owning it is the secret of survival.”Celebrities including Andy Cohen and Jenna Lyons were quick to cheer her on in the comments.

Her message lands with anyone who’s ever felt pressure to hide a wrinkle, a scar, or a bad day. Furstenberg isn’t just selling clothes, she’s modeling a way of moving through the world with your head up. What’s one thing you’ve learned to own about yourself as the years go by? Tell us in the comments.