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Vera Wang
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Vera Wang
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Vera Wang

American, 1949
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Place ActiveNew York, New York, United States
Vera Wang is an American fashion designer. After graduating college, Wang was hired by Vogue magazine, eventually becoming its youngest editor. In 1987, she was hired by Ralph Lauren. She opened her own bridal boutique in New York in 1990, which grew to sell only the gowns she designed. Her brand has expanded into women's ready-to-wear, menswear, accessories, and fragrances.