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Vera Wang is an iconic American fashion designer celebrated for her distinctive bridal and ready-to-wear designs. She gained prominence in the fashion industry following her tenure as the senior fashion editor at Vogue and her renowned bridal collection which debuted in 1990.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1949</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Vera Wang is Born</div><div class='timeline-text'>On June 27th, 1949, Vera Ellen Wang was born in New York City.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1967</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Vera Wang Graduates from The Chapin School</div><div class='timeline-text'>Vera Wang graduated from The Chapin School in Manhattan.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1971</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Graduates from Sarah Lawrence College</div><div class='timeline-text'>Vera Wang graduated from Sarah Lawrence College and received her B.A. degree.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1973</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Joins Vogue Magazine</div><div class='timeline-text'>Vera Wang joined Vogue magazine as the senior fashion editor.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1990</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Launches Bridal Collection</div><div class='timeline-text'>Vera Wang launched her eponymous bridal collection at the upscale Bergdorf Goodman department store in New York City.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2004</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Opens Flagship Boutique on Madison Avenue</div><div class='timeline-text'>Vera Wang opened her flagship boutique on Madison Avenue in New York City.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2008</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Establishes Lifestyle Brand</div><div class='timeline-text'>Vera Wang established a lifestyle brand that includes ready-to-wear clothing, accessories, fragrances, home furnishings, and stationery.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Started as a Figure Skater</h3><p class='facts-text'>Vera Wang began her career as a figure skater, competing in the 1968 U.S Figure Skating Championships and 1969 World Championships.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Became an Editor for Vogue</h3><p class='facts-text'>After retiring from competitive figure skating, Vera Wang went on to become an editor at Vogue magazine, where she worked for 15 years.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Founded Bridal Label</h3><p class='facts-text'>In 1990, Vera Wang founded her own bridal label and opened her first flagship store in New York City.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Designed Gowns for Celebrities</h3><p class='facts-text'>Vera Wang has designed wedding gowns for many celebrities including Mariah Carey, Avril Lavigne, Kim Kardashian, and Chelsea Clinton.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Received Top Honors</h3><p class='facts-text'>Vera Wang has received numerous honors for her work, including a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Council of Fashion Designers of America and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.</p></div></div>
Vera Wang is a renowned American fashion designer who was born on June 27, 1949, and is currently 74 years old. She is best known for her iconic and sophisticated designs that often draw inspiration from her Chinese-American heritage. She has dressed many A-list celebrities for red carpet events throughout the years.
