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Alexandra von Fürstenberg
American socialite

Alexandra von Fürstenberg

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Intro
American socialite
Gender
Female
Place of birth
New York City, USA
Age
51 years
Family
Mother:
María Clara Pesantes
Children:
Talita von Fürstenberg Tassillo Egon Maximilian Prinz zu Fürstenberg
Education
Brown University,
Parsons The New School for Design,
The details (from wikipedia)

Biography

Alexandra von Fürstenberg (née Alexandra Natasha Miller, formerly Princess Alexandra von Fürstenberg, born October 3, 1972) is a furniture designer and the image director for DvF, the clothing label which was founded by her former mother-in-law, Diane von Fürstenberg, and helped revive the company’s famous 1970s wrap dress.

Early life

She is the youngest daughter of Robert Warren Miller, an American-born British businessman, and his wife María Clara "Chantal" Pesantes Becerra, an Equadorian. She has two siblings, Pia Getty and Marie-Chantal, Crown Princess of Greece. The troika is popularly known as the Miller Sisters.

Alexandra Miller was raised in Hong Kong, Paris and New York and studied fashion and art history at the Parsons School of Design and Brown University.

Career

Alexandra worked for Diane von Furstenberg’s company as an image director.

In 2007, she formed her contemporary furniture company, Alexandra Von Furstenberg LLC, designing a line of modern acrylic furniture.

Personal life

On October 28, 1995, at the Church of St. Ignatius of Loyola in New York City, she married Prince Alexander von Fürstenberg (b. 1970), the only son of the fashion designer Diane von Fürstenberg and Prince Egon von Fürstenberg and grandson of Clara Agnelli, the granddaughter of the founder of Fiat, Giovanni Agnelli.

The couple had two children, Princess Talita Natasha (b. May 7, 1999) and Prince Tassilo Egon Maximilian (b. New York City, August 21, 2001), who is named for his paternal great-grandfather. They separated in 2002 and later divorced.

She is a godmother of her nephew Prince Constantine Alexios of Greece and Denmark.

On July 7, 2015, Alexandra married longtime fiancé, designer Dax Miller. The couple wed on the seventh anniversary of the start of their relationship.

Ancestry

16. Charles Herman Miller
16. Charles Herman Miller
8. Ellis John Springer Miller
17. Elizabeth Ann Springer
4. Ellis Warren Appleton Miller
18. George Henry Appleton
9. Blanche Louise Appleton
19. Helen Mary Edson
2. Robert Warren Miller
20. Hugh Squarebriggs
10. Altimus Squarebriggs
21. Jane Clark
5. Sophia "Sophie" June Squarebriggs
22. James S. Mountain
11. Priscilla Mountain
23. Mary Margaret Wallace
1. Alexandra, Princess of Fürstenberg
6. Servando Pesantes Chanduy
3. María Clara "Chantal" Pesantes Becerra
7. Beatriz Becerra ...
16. Charles Herman Miller
8. Ellis John Springer Miller
17. Elizabeth Ann Springer
4. Ellis Warren Appleton Miller
18. George Henry Appleton
9. Blanche Louise Appleton
19. Helen Mary Edson
2. Robert Warren Miller
20. Hugh Squarebriggs
10. Altimus Squarebriggs
21. Jane Clark
5. Sophia "Sophie" June Squarebriggs
22. James S. Mountain
11. Priscilla Mountain
23. Mary Margaret Wallace
1. Alexandra, Princess of Fürstenberg
6. Servando Pesantes Chanduy
3. María Clara "Chantal" Pesantes Becerra
7. Beatriz Becerra ...
8. Ellis John Springer Miller
17. Elizabeth Ann Springer
4. Ellis Warren Appleton Miller
18. George Henry Appleton
9. Blanche Louise Appleton
19. Helen Mary Edson
2. Robert Warren Miller
20. Hugh Squarebriggs
10. Altimus Squarebriggs
21. Jane Clark
5. Sophia "Sophie" June Squarebriggs
22. James S. Mountain
11. Priscilla Mountain
23. Mary Margaret Wallace
1. Alexandra, Princess of Fürstenberg
6. Servando Pesantes Chanduy
3. María Clara "Chantal" Pesantes Becerra
7. Beatriz Becerra ...
The contents of this page are sourced from Wikipedia article on 15 May 2020. The contents are available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Who is Alexandra von Fürstenberg?
Alexandra von Fürstenberg (born Alexandra Natasha Miller; October 7, 1972) is an American furniture designer and former princess of Germany's Fürstenberg.
What is Alexandra von Fürstenberg known for?
Alexandra von Fürstenberg is known for her contemporary furniture designs, particularly her acrylic resin creations.
What is Alexandra von Fürstenberg's background?
Alexandra von Fürstenberg was born in New York City, the daughter of fashion designer Diane von Fürstenberg and Prince Egon von Fürstenberg. She grew up in a creative and influential household, surrounded by art and design.
How did Alexandra von Fürstenberg start her career in furniture design?
Alexandra von Fürstenberg began her career in furniture design in 2007, when she launched her eponymous brand. She drew inspiration from her family's legacy in both design and art.
Where can you find Alexandra von Fürstenberg's designs?
Alexandra von Fürstenberg's designs can be found worldwide in luxury retail stores and online. Her collections include dining tables, chairs, benches, and accessories.
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