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A trailblazer in the fashion industry, she launched her eponymous label in and achieved immense success with her signature dress. Continues her education at the University of Geneva, specializing in economics. After graduating, she moved to Paris and worked as an assistant to Albert Koski, a fashion photographer's agent. She leaves Paris for Italy to apprentice with textile manufacturer Angelo Ferretti at his factory, where she learns about cut, color, and fabric.

Apprentices with Italian textile manufacturer Angelo Ferretti.

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They first moved to Costa Smerald, Sardinia in Italy to enjoy the life of high society. She becomes a regular at Andy Warhol's studio. The label is an early success, and she adds cosmetics and fragrance lines to her portfolio. The dress sells over a million units in less than two years. Launches Tatiana cosmetics line and fragrance in new Madison Avenue beauty boutique.

Meets media mogul Barry Diller, whom she later marries.