Which designer is credited with creating the wrap dress that became a 1970s fashion icon?

Diane von Fürstenberg is credited with creating the wrap dress that became a 1970s fashion icon.

Von Fürstenberg introduced her jersey wrap dress in 1974. The design crossed over at the front of the body and fastened with long ties, creating a flexible garment that could fit different figures and move easily from day to evening.

The dress became a major commercial success. Its popularity reflected the changing social landscape of the 1970s, when more women wanted clothing that was practical, attractive and compatible with increasingly active professional lives. The wrap construction also allowed the wearer to adjust the fit without tailoring.

The style is sometimes confused with earlier robe-like garments or with other designers' tied dresses. Von Fürstenberg's achievement was turning the wrap into a widely recognized fashion product and a defining symbol of 1970s women's ready-to-wear.