As I browsed through Diane Von Furstenberg’s fall collection, one word stood out: effortless. The designs featured easy-to-wear pieces—dresses and tops that slip on over the head, pants and skirts with elastic waists, and hardly any zippers in sight.

Nathan Jenden, the creative force behind the collection, explained, “What made DVF special in the ’70s was how it made women feel—empowered, free, and unrestricted. That was important to Diane, and it’s important to me.”

In his second official collection for DVF, Jenden thoughtfully considered the diverse lives and occasions women dress for, as well as the wide range of women who turn to the brand. Daytime looks included soft, broken pinstripe tailoring—a playful twist on power dressing—paired with a sequined tweed bomber jacket. Eveningwear featured sheer boho-inspired gowns in artistic plaids, sporty knit separates, and romantic yet strong ruffled and lace-trimmed dresses. Some pinstriped styles even hid a secret message in the fabric: “love is life,” Diane’s personal mantra.

For younger customers, Jenden offered playful mini skirt suits in knit houndstooth or Von Furstenberg’s beloved Ginkgo plant print, along with lingerie-inspired matching tanks and shorts. Outerwear was a standout, with many coats and jackets designed to be reversible, featuring bold faux fur in deep burgundy or hunter green, or eye-catching geometric patterns. Animal prints took center stage, appearing in both decadent ’80s-inspired oversized styles and abstract pop-art versions reminiscent of Andy Warhol’s iconic portrait of Von Furstenberg.

No DVF collection would be complete without the wrap dress, and this season Jenden presented both classic and modern interpretations. The lineup included wrap-style jumpsuits, an architectural sequin-tweed mini dress that felt fresh rather than retro, and a button-front shirt-dress variation.

Jenden addressed a common concern: “Some say the wrap dress neckline is too low. But to me, these are wardrobe challenges—and my job is to provide the solutions.”