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    Vera Ellen Wang [1] ( Chinese: 王薇薇; pinyin: Wáng Wēiwēi; born June 27, 1949) [2] is an American fashion designer. Wang initially pursued a career in figure skating before transitioning to fashion. She worked for Vogue and Ralph Lauren before launching her own bridal gown boutique in 1990.

  2. Apr 2, 2014 · Vera Ellen Wang was born on June 27, 1949, in New York City, New York. The daughter of affluent Chinese immigrants, Wang enjoyed a privileged childhood growing up on Manhattan's Upper East Side.

  3. May 10, 2024 · June 27, 1949, New York, New York, U.S. (age 74) Vera Wang (born June 27, 1949, New York, New York, U.S.) is an American fashion designer, best known for her elegant and sophisticated wedding dress and haute couture collections. She later branched into other lines, including menswear, jewelry, fragrances, eyewear, and home products.

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  4. Life’s Work: An Interview with Vera Wang. After working as an editor at Vogue and an accessories designer at Ralph Lauren, Wang opened a New York bridal shop and debuted her own line of gowns at ...

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    Company. A native New Yorker who spent her career at the forefront of fashion, Vera Wang began a sweeping makeover of the bridal industry in 1990 with the opening of her flagship salon at the Carlyle Hotel in New York City. Today, the salon continues to showcase collections known for sophisticated drama, feminine detailing and a modern approach ...

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  7. Regardless of her modesty, the results of Wang’s personal story speak for themselves; according to market sources, the retail value of goods bearing Vera Wang’s name is estimated to be upwards of $1 billion per year. Wang also ranked 34th in Forbes' list of America's Richest Self-Made Women in 2018, as her revenues reached $630 million that ...

  8. Nov 3, 2023 · November 3, 2023, 10:40am. View ALL 18 Photos. Vera Wang never set out to become a groundbreaking bridal designer — her first dream in life was to be an Olympic figure skater. After failing to ...

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