DVF and Other Top Designers Have Some Pretty Fantastic Advice For You

Reem Acra: My most memorable date was . . . "The first one."

Donna Karan: I feel the most alive when . . . "I arrive in a new destination."

Francisco Costa: The quality I value most in a friendship is . . . "Effort. It takes a lot to consistently talk, listen, and stay connected."

Diane von Furstenberg: My favorite part of being a designer is . . . "Making things happen."

Illustration by Bil Donovan