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Introductory Statement
Vera Wang (born June 27, 1949) is a well renowned fashion designer that has been influential on the industry for many years. She is largely accredited for her bridal gowns and red carpet designs. She has built an empire with fashion, jewelry, homeware, as well as perfume. Social Media
 * https://www.instagram.com/verawanggang/
 * https://www.facebook.com/VeraWang
 * https://www.pinterest.com/verawanggang/_created/
 * https://twitter.com/VeraWang

Early Life
Vera Wang was born in New York, NY and she is a first generation American. Her parents immigrated from China and raised her in Manhattan, Ny. Early in her life she attended Chapin School, then moved on to the University of Paris, and she received an art history degree at Sarah Lawrence College. Wang also spent her teen years figure skating professionally.

Career
Vera Wang first kick started her career in fashion when she was hired as Vogue’s youngest fashion editor in 1972, and she stayed there for 17 years. Following this, she became the director of design at Ralph Lauren. After designing her own bridal dress, she dropped a bridal and evening wear collection that was well sought after by celebrities and socialites. Wang spent some time dressing many celebrities through her years such as, Victoria Beckham, Michelle Obama, Ariana Granda, and Kim Kardashian. While she made a large name in the world of fashion, she also dropped a fragrance line in 2001 and expanded beyond this with jewelry, and houseware. Vera designed costumes for Olympic figure skaters throughout the years. Her latest work was her 30th bridal collection in 2020 that premiered in New York Fashion week.

Accomplishments

 * Became youngest fashion editor in 1972
 * Became design director of Ralph Lauren in 1987
 * She designed Olympian figure skater, Nancy Kerrigan’s 1994 ensemble
 * In 2005 she was appointed Women’s wear designer of the year by the CDFA
 * In 2019, she was awarded the Sandra Taub humanitarian award.
 * Received Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2013 CFDA Fashion Awards.
 * Appointed the 1993 Chinese American Planning Council's Honoree of the Year Award
 * Ranked the 34th richest self-made women in the world in 2018
 * Designed many red carpet dresses for varying celebrities.
 * Wang released a successful book in 2001 titled,"Vera Wang on Weddings"