Vera Wang
Vera Wang
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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Vera Ellen Wang is an American fashion designer and former figure skater.
Birth and Death Dates
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Born: June 20, 1949 (age 74)
Still alive
Nationality and Profession(s)
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Nationality: American
Professions:
Fashion designer
Former figure skater
Early Life and Background
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Vera Wang was born in New York City to a family of Chinese immigrants. Her parents, Cheng Ching Wang and Chi Ming Wong, owned a jewelry shop in Manhattan's Chinatown. Wang grew up surrounded by fashion and design, often helping her mother with the jewelry business.
Wang attended Sarah Lawrence College but did not graduate. She then went on to study journalism at the New School for Social Research. However, she eventually shifted her focus to figure skating and was a member of the 1968 US Figure Skating Team. Wang's aspirations in competitive figure skating were hindered when she fell just short of making the 1972 Winter Olympics.
Major Accomplishments
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After retiring from figure skating, Wang began her career in fashion journalism, working as an editor at Vogue magazine for over 17 years. In 1990, she launched her eponymous bridal wear label and has since become a prominent designer in the industry.
Some of Vera Wang's notable accomplishments include:
Being named one of Time Magazine's 100 most influential people in the world (2012)
Being awarded an honorary doctorate from the Fashion Institute of Technology (2005)
Having her designs showcased on runways around the globe, including New York Fashion Week and Paris Fashion WeekNotable Works or Actions
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Vera Wang's designs are known for their elegance, sophistication, and attention to detail. Her bridal wear collections often feature intricate details and luxurious fabrics.
Some of her most notable works include:
Vera Wang's wedding dresses have been worn by celebrities such as Mariah Carey, Jennifer Lopez, and Kate Hudson
She has collaborated with brands like H&M and Target on affordable fashion lines
Wang has also designed costumes for Broadway shows and a 2012 Olympic figure skating costume
Impact and Legacy
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Vera Wang's impact on the fashion industry is undeniable. Her designs have been praised for their beauty, sophistication, and attention to detail.
Wang's influence extends beyond her own brand; she has inspired countless designers with her innovative approach to fashion. As a businesswoman, Wang has also demonstrated her ability to adapt and evolve in an ever-changing market.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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Vera Wang is widely quoted and remembered for her insightful comments on the world of fashion. Her experience as both a designer and figure skater gives her a unique perspective on style, elegance, and perseverance.
Wang's quotes often touch on the importance of staying true to oneself, taking risks in one's career, and finding inspiration in unexpected places. Her words offer valuable advice for individuals looking to break into the fashion industry or simply seeking guidance on living a fulfilling life.
Quotes by Vera Wang
Although in skating you compete with other people, anyone who achieves a certain level of success is first and foremost competing against themselves. And for me, the idea that I could always do better, learn more, learn faster, is something that came from skating.
Design is about point of view, and there should be some sort of woman or lifestyle or attitude in one's head as a designer. So my being able to reach the masses was something that meant a great deal to me - especially for women who could never wear Vera Wang.
People get very trapped where they are. When they hear ‘fashion’ they get intimidated, particularly at the upper end because it’s so elitist.
When I decided to get married at 40, I couldn’t find a dress with the modernity or sophistication I wanted. That’s when I saw the opportunity for a wedding gown business.
I was struggling to find a way to make evening clothes more deconstructed. I like to think that I translated the Latin concept in a more modern way. I don’t think that I was that literal.
Just because you’re from a city ten miles outside of St. Paul. It doesn’t mean you don’t read magazines, or the incredible Internet, and what’s going on in the world. I never, ever take a client, or women, for granted.
Let’s be realistic, how many people are buying a $2,000 skirt? I love to design things that people can actually buy. I’m staggered by what a boot costs today.
I work with structure, but I go outside the box and give it my own spin. I adore the challenge of creating truly modern clothes – where a woman’s personality and sense of style are realized.