Vera Wang (Asian Americans of Achievement)

Vera Wang is a top fashion designer whose name is known around the world. Working first at Vogue magazine and then for Ralph Lauren, Wang opened her own business in 1990. She started with bridal gowns, but her collection has since grown to include evening-wear and daywear, as well as fine jewelry, fragrances, eyewear, and tablewares. A perfectionist with an eye for detail, Wang has infused her work with a simple gracefulness that is truly timeless. In this elegant biography, readers will learn what motivates and inspires this strong-willed visionary to create distinct fashions that bring out a woman's spirit. Contents......Page 6 Ch 1: Style on Ice......Page 8 Ch 2: Beginnings......Page 12 Ch 3: From Vogue to Ralph Lauren......Page 22 Ch 4: Setting Out on Her Own......Page 35 Ch 5: A Designer's Life......Page 45 Ch 6: Expansion Through Licenses......Page 55 Ch 7: Published Author......Page 66 Ch 8: A Wang Empire......Page 71 Ch 9: A Global Push......Page 83 Ch 10: What's Next for Vera Wang?......Page 96 Chronology......Page 106 Glossary......Page 111 Bibliography......Page 112 Further Reading......Page 115 Photo Credits......Page 116 Index......Page 117 About the Author......Page 121 Vera Wang Is A Top Fashion Designer Whose Name Is Known Around The World. A Perfectionist With An Eye For Detail, Wang Has Infused Her Work With A Simple Gracefulness That Is Truly Timeless. This Biography Shows Readers What Motivates And Inspires This Strong-willed Visionary To Create Distinct Fashions That Bring Out A Woman's Spirit. Explores the life and achievements of fashion designer Vera Wang; covering her privleged childhood in New York and Paris, education, work at "Vogue" and with Ralph Lauren, personal life, bridal business, family, and expansion into other industries. Includes chronology, glossary, and a list of additional resources