Vera Wang founded a design company that not only reflects her
lifelong love of fashion, but also celebrates the romance,
sensuality and spirit of modern young women.
A native New Yorker, Vera Wang grew up surrounded by fashion,
often accompanying her mother to the world's most stylish
boutiques.
After a career in competitive skating and studies at Chapin and
Sarah Lawrence, Vera discovered her own love for design while at
the Sorbonne in Paris.
She joined Vogue and at age 23, became the youngest fashion
editor ever. After 16 years, Vera moved on to Design Director of
women's accessories for Ralph Lauren.
It was her own marriage, however, that ultimately inspired her
to start her own business. She introduced style and modernity to
wedding gowns, creating the foundation for a luxury fashion brand
that has since expanded into various related categories.
In 2005, the prestigious Council of Fashion Designers of America
named Vera Wang as Womenswear Designer of the Year.