Paula Sutter Resigns from DVF
WWD reported that Paula Sutter has resigned as president of Diane von Furstenberg Studio, LLC. She leaves the company on Dec. 31."Paula has played a key role in the second life of DVF," said Diane von Furstenberg, who holds the title of founder and cochairman at her company. "We have had a great ride together, and I am grateful for all that she has done to bring us to where we are today."Sutter joined DVF as president in 1999, and played a key role in the re-branding and growth of the business over the past decade. Sutter helped von Furstenberg give a "second life" for the label, which was famous for its wrap dress in its Seventies, and launched a comeback in 1998.
"I have great respect for Diane and the organization we have built together," Sutter said. "The company has grown tremendously over the last 14 years, and I am very proud of what we have accomplished during my time here."
Before Sutter joined DVF she ran her own consulting business, PSI Consulting, and prior to that was vice president of DKNY's domestic women's division.
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