The Life of Vera Wang

Vera Wang is  an American fashion designer, most known for her elegant bridesmaids and wedding gowns.  Vera Ellen Wang was born on July 27, 1949 in New York City. Vera grew up in Manhattan upper east side. Vera attended the elite Chapin School and  the School of American Ballet, before enrolling at Sarah Lawrence College. When Vera was young her passion was not fashion but figure skating. Vera  started figure skating at the ripe age of eight and continued professionally throughout her teens. When Vera and her partner failed to make it into the Olympics, Vera went into the fashion industry and started working for vogue. when Vera was age the young age of 23 she was already promoted to senior fashion editor. Vera held that title for the next 15 years. Vera then left Vogue to take a job as the design director for accessories at Ralph Lauren in 1987. In the year of 1989 Vera wed her longtime boyfriend Arthur Becker. Frustrated with the slim selection of bridal wear, she sketched her own design and hired a professional seamstress to make her custom gown at the cost of $10,000. After others saw her stunning design  Vera decided to open up her own bridal boutique. Vera then started designed unique dresses for celebrities and socialites.  Vera also has two lines at Kohls, Simply Vera Wang and Princess Vera Wang. Vera  has both her apparel and bridal wear available at over 55 upscale retailers, including Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus. Vera Wang is currently living in New York and has two adopted daughters, Cecilia and Josephine. Vera also had a separation from her husband in 2012.