June 27, 1949-
Known for her extensive portfolio of couture bridal gowns, Vera Wang was once an editor for Vogue magazine, getting the job right after graduating from Sarah Lawrence College.
PFun fact, she originally wanted to be an Olympic ice skater!
Vera Wang became an editor for Vogue magazine right after college, making her the youngest editor of Vogue’s american subsidiary
She left Vogue in 1989 to work for Ralph Lauren. When she turned 40 years old, she resigned to be an independent designer
In 1990, Wang opened her own flagship bridal studio on Madison Avenue in New York City.
At “Vera Wang Bridal Studio Ltd.”Wang initially sold couture gowns made by other designers, but started selling her own work.
In 2000, Wang moved to the more casual side of bridal fashion, designing gowns for everyday women as well as high society. Her “ready to wear” line was showcased the same year.
The Asian-American designer garnered international acclaim for designing costumes for olympic ice skaters like Nancy Kerrigan
