While most 26-year-olds are figuring out life post-college, Talita von Furstenberg is stepping into her future with both a dazzling engagement ring and a fashion empire waiting in the wings.
The granddaughter of iconic designer Diane von Furstenberg just announced her engagement to longtime boyfriend Rocco Brignone de Brabant—and her Instagram post had all the romance you’d expect from modern royalty.
A Picture-Perfect Proposal by the Sea
Talita broke the news with a glowing Instagram update, simply writing, “Forever!!!!!!!!!!!! I love you so much my heart is bursting.”
The post included a dreamy seaside photo of her and Rocco locking eyes with her engagement ring catching the light.
Dressed in a minimalist white slip dress, Talita looked radiant against a romantic ocean backdrop complete with flower-covered tables.
Grandma Diane Gives Her Royal Blessing
Diane von Furstenberg wasn’t far behind in celebrating the big news.
She shared a joyful selfie of the happy couple and gushed, “Talita and Rocco are ENGAGED!!! He proposed.
She accepted! Join me in wishing them a happy joyful life together. LOVE is LIFE.”
A Love Story Six Years in the Making
Talita and Rocco have been together for over six years, often sharing their glamorous adventures—from sun-drenched vacations to elegant dinners—on social media.
Rocco hails from a wealthy Italian banking family and his roots trace back to Costa Careyes, a private resort haven on Mexico’s Pacific coast.
Royal Roots Meet Runway Dreams
Born into a high-society circle, Talita is the daughter of interior designer Alexandra Miller and Prince Alexander von Furstenberg.
Her royal lineage extends through her grandfather, Prince Egon von Fürstenberg, who was married to Diane for 14 years.
Though she carries the title “Princess,” Talita once admitted she kept it quiet while growing up in L.A. to avoid awkward reactions.
“In LA, People Freak Out When You Say You’re a Princess”
In a past interview, Talita explained that being royalty doesn’t quite translate in America the way it does in Europe.
“In LA, if I said I was a princess, people would freak out. It didn’t make sense to me,” she said.
Had she grown up in Europe, she thinks she might have embraced the title more openly.
From Georgetown to New York: Fashion Was Always the Goal
Talita originally moved east to attend Georgetown University alongside her cousin, Prince Alexios of Greece, before transferring to NYU to study fashion business and marketing.
Now, she’s not just a fashion student—she’s a rising designer carving out her own style path.
Following in Diane’s Footsteps—But With a Twist
Despite being Diane von Furstenberg’s muse, Talita is clear about wanting to make her own mark.
She’s launched her own fashion line, TVF for DVF, and while she values Diane’s feedback, they don’t always agree on taste.
“She’ll look at something and say, ‘This is horrible!’ And I have to say, ‘Just trust me,’” Talita once laughed in an interview.
Groomed for the Throne—Of Fashion, That Is
Talita has already stepped into a leadership role within the DVF brand, now serving as co-chairwoman while the brand undergoes restructuring.
Diane herself has said she’s preparing a “vault” of knowledge and experience for the next generation—Talita and company—to inherit.
“I’m still learning,” Talita said of potentially running DVF one day.
“It would be an honor, but I want to feel fully ready.”
Life of Glamour, Even Mid-Pandemic
Even during the travel-restricted days of the pandemic, Talita was spotted with Diane and media mogul Barry Diller (Diane’s husband) aboard the $150 million yacht Eos in Ibiza.
And when she’s not working on her brand, she’s traveling—extensively.
Her Instagram has chronicled trips to France, Israel, Austria, Greece, and Japan, not to mention luxury resorts from Utah to Mexico.
The Next Chapter: Love, Legacy, and Leadership
As Talita prepares to build a life with Rocco, she’s also preparing to carry the torch of one of fashion’s most iconic brands.
Between her modern design sensibilities and her deep family roots, Talita seems perfectly poised to bridge tradition and innovation—with a new fiancé by her side and the fashion world watching closely.