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Vera Wang

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Also known as Vera Ellen Wang

American fashion designer (born 1949)

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3

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  • Weddings, Butterflies and the Sweetest Dreams
  • Vera Wang on weddings
  • Vogue weddings

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Acting · New York City, New York, USA

Vera Ellen Wang (born June 27, 1949) is an American fashion designer. She gained international recognition for her wedding dress designs and her gowns have been worn by numerous celebrities. She began figure skating at the age of eight, training under Peter Dunfield and Sonya Klopfer in Denver during the summers and with the Skating Club of New York during the rest of the year. While in high…

Known for

  • ISU Figure Skating Awards — Self - Presenter2020
  • Always at The Carlyle — Self2018
  • Scatter My Ashes at Bergdorf's — Self2013
  • The September Issue — Self2009
  • Gossip Girl — Self2007
  • Keeping Up with the Kardashians — Self2007
  • Ugly Betty — Vera Wang2006
  • Seamless — Self2005
  • First Daughter — Vera Wang2004
  • Project Runway — Self - Guest Judge2004

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Music · MusicBrainz

Type
Group
Origin
United Kingdom
Active from
1979
Active to
1991
2008 universal fire victimbritishdance-popnew wavepopsynthpop

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Listeners
20
Total plays
151

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Key facts

Born
Vera Ellen Wang , ( 1948-06-27 ) June 27, 1948 (age 77) , New York City , U.S.
Education
Sarah Lawrence College ( BA )
Occupation
Fashion designer
Spouse
Arthur P. Becker ​ ​ ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. 1989 ; separated</span>"}]]}'>sep. 2012 ) ​
Relatives
Wu Peifu (great-grandfather)

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Official website
www.verawang.com
Image
Vera Wang 2009 portrait Tribeca.jpg
Number of children
2
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Vera Wang
date of birth
1949-06-27
name in native language
王薇薇
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2019-00-00
social media followers
8740
start of work period
1989-00-00
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Vera Ellen Wang (Chinese: 王薇薇; pinyin: Wáng Wēiwēi; born June 27, 1948) is an American fashion designer. Wang initially pursued a career in figure skating before transitioning to fashion. She got her start working for Vogue and Ralph Lauren before launching her own bridal gown boutique in 1990.

Wang has gained international recognition for her wedding gowns, which have been worn by numerous celebrities. She expanded her namesake brand to include ready-to-wear fashion, accessories, fragrances, and home goods. In 2024, Wang sold the brand to WHP Global.

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