VERA WANG

FASHION SELF-MADE WOMAN

W H O I S V E R A WA N G
. AND HOW DID
SHE CAME HERE?

Elizaveta Ablekimova

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 Who is Vera Wang?
• American fashion designer
• Worked for Vogue and Ralph Lauren
• Bridal gown boutique
• Ready-to-wear fashion, accessories, fragrances, and home goods.

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 S i m p l y Ve ra Wa n g ; W h i t e Ve ra
Ve ra w a s b o r n i n t h e U S A , N e w Yo r k , i n a Wa n g ; Ve ra Wa n g L o v e ; B l a c k Ve ra
w e l l - o ff C h i n e s e i m m i g ra n t f a m i l y : Wa n g
M o t h e r – t ra n s l a t o r f o r t h e U n i t e d N a t i o n s
Fa t h e r – o w n e r o f a m e d e c i n e c o m p a n y O n e o f A m e r i c a’s r i c h e s t s e l f- m a d e
S a ra h L a w r e n c e C o l l e g e w o m e n : U S $650mn
74 years old
A n e d i t o r a t Vo g u e d u r i n g 1 7 y e a r s

1967 1989 - 1990

June 27, 1949 1971 - 1987 2000 -

G ra d u a t e d f r o m C h a p i n S c h o o l C r e a t e s h e r o w n b r i d a l o u t fi t f o r h e r o w n
At t e n d e d t h e U n i v e r s i t y O f Pa r i s marriage
F i r s t Ve ra Wa n g ’s fl a g s h i p i n H o t e l C a r l y l e

Chronological biography
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 Why is Vera Wang a self-made woman?

On one hand On the another hand

• Was not born in a poor family • Success coming at the age of 40

• Went to prestigious schools • A hidden talent

• Was doing ice-skating • Her family condition didn’ t help

• Attended several modeling schools • Opened her boutique with the help
of her father

• Her earlier jobs, knowledge

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Why did I choose
Vera Wang?

• High fashion
• Not concentrated on something
singular
• A young-looking person
• Individuality and personnality

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