Vera Wang Lifetime

  • Vera Wang was born

    Vera Wang was born
    She was bron in New York City, however her parents came from China. She was taught how to dance ballet and play piano, and became a successful fashion designer.
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    She was born in New York City, but her parents came from China.
  • She attended Sarah Lawrence College

    She attended Sarah Lawrence College
    After she attended Sarah Lawrence College, she began working for Vogue magazine.
  • Took a job as a design director

    Took a job as a design director
    She became a part as a design director for accessories at Ralph Lauren for 15 years.
  • Her Slim Selection of Exicsting Bridal Wear

    Her Slim Selection of Exicsting Bridal Wear
    She skethced her own design and commissioned a dressmaker to tailor the elaborate gown at a cost of $10,000.
  • Did a Financial Banking From her Dad

    Did a Financial Banking From her Dad
    Vera Wang opened her own bridal boutique in the upscale Carlyle Hotel on Madison Avenue in NewYork.
  • Vera Wang Bridal

    Vera Wang Bridal
    It showed in New York, a collection type of bridal styles and tags.
  • Honed her Skills As a Fashion Designer

    Honed her Skills As a Fashion Designer
    She eventually launched a signature collection of streamlined and sophisticated bridal wear.
  • First Award of her Achievements

    First Award of her Achievements
    She won the American Planning Council's Honoree of the Year Award.
  • Vera Wang first recieves International Attention

    Vera Wang first recieves International Attention
    She designed a handbeaded ensemble for figure skater Nancy Kerrigan.
  • Second Award she got from her Achievements

    Second Award she got from her Achievements
    She was announced as the Girl Scout Council's Woman of Distinction Award.
  • Launched her first Fragrance item.

    Launched her first Fragrance item.
    She first launched her fragrance and published a highly anticipated wedding guide.
  • Designed a Colllection Type in RTW, Resort

    Designed a Colllection Type in RTW, Resort
    She had a show in New York on a collection types at RTW, Resort. SImilar Clientel with mAx Azria, Narciso Rodriguez, and Marc Jacobs. The did this for styles and tags in American, Buyers' favorite, Feminine, and Red carpet.
  • She was Elected as a member of the prestigious CFDA

    She was Elected as a member of the prestigious CFDA
    As she was elected as a Council of Fashion Designers Of America, she was selected as the Womenswear Designer of the Year.
  • Vera Wang reached a deal with Khol's

    Vera Wang reached a deal with Khol's
    They had agreed to make Vera a part of Kohl's, a chain of department stores, to produce a less expensive line of ready-to-wear clothing exclusive for them called Very Vera.
  • Vera Wang was reported to be in Dancing With the Stars

    Vera Wang was reported to be in Dancing With the Stars
    She has been considered to be a contestant for the celebrity television competition Dancing with the Stars, a report inPeople magazine.