Thursday, July 10, 2025

Oh, patents! Diane von Fürstenberg Stephanie hobo

Copyright © Françoise Herrmann

Launched in 2009, the slouchy Diane von Fürstenberg Stephanie hobo became a cult favorite, used by celebrities. The medium-sized Stephanie hobo was a carry-all, measuring 14" x 22". The most popular versions were made of woven metallic-covered leather. Various models were fabricated in metallic denim, black, gunmetal metallic leather, and chainlink leather in silver/gold/black/grey and pewter with suede accents.

The Stephanie hobo was a patented design. The US design patent, USD630014, titled Bag, was awarded on January 4th, 2011, to Diane von Fürstenberg, Beatrice McCabe, and Julie Peelo.

Below, a right-side view of the Stephanie hobo, together with an image of one of the marketed models.




Reference
Diane von Fürstenberg (website)

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