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Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy’s documentary on Diane von Fürstenberg receives Emmy nomination

Diane von Fürstenberg is famous fashion designer known for creating the iconic women’s wrap dress
Pakistani filmmaker Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy. AFP
Pakistani filmmaker Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy. AFP

Pakistani filmmaker Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy’s documentary Diane von Fürstenberg: Woman in Charge has been nominated for an Emmy Award.

The documentary was released in June 2024 on Hulu. It tells the story of Diane von Fürstenberg, a famous fashion designer known for creating the iconic women’s wrap dress.

The film is nominated in the category of Outstanding Business and Economic Documentary.

She wrote that “This was truly a labour of love — every single person involved, from the crew to our incredible executive team, poured their heart into telling the story of a woman who has always led with strength, vision, and purpose.”

She expressed her gratefulness and described her team as “phenomenal.”

Earlier this year, Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy received the Cinema for Peace Dove Award for Women’s Empowerment at the Cinema for Peace Gala 2025 for her work on the film.

She co-directed the documentary with Trish Dalton.

The film explores the life and career of Diane von Fürstenberg, who built a multi-million-dollar fashion empire in a male-dominated industry. It features archival footage and personal interviews, as reported by Variety.

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