A Short Biography of Vera Wang
Probably the most important bridal dress designer in the U.S., Vera Wang never studied design. She studied at Chapin School, an all-girls, private day school in Manhattan and majored in art history.
She was born in New York in 1949 by Chinese parents. She began her career in fashion as an editor at Vogue, where for sixteen years, from 1979 to 1985. She realized it was time to focus on when she realized that she had little chance of a career moveProgression in the magazine. It offered the opportunity to be at Ralph Lauren as design director, and took it. She held this position for two years, then she began to work on her first bridal gown collection.
Her first boutique in Manhattan, opened its doors in 1990. Their popularity in the industry grew slowly, not by glamorous marketing campaigns, but through word of mouth.
The first time was her name became known to the public, when the American Olympic figure skatingMedalist Nancy Kerrigan told her to her costume for the Olympic Winter Games of 1994. Vera Wang, who had practiced skating as a teenager managed design (they are almost the Olympic) team, was thrilled. An even bigger break came in 2008 with one of her wedding dress featured in the Sex and the City movie.
Early in her career, it became clear to Vera, that their creative energy could not be restricted in the wedding dress industry. TheirCollections quickly expanded from wedding dresses to wear jewelry, eyes, shoes and house ware collections, and of course perfumes. The list of celebrities she designed a wedding gown can see for themselves: Mariah Carey, Jennifer Lopez, Jessica Simpson, Avril Lavigne, Victoria Beckham, Sharon Stone, Uma Thurman, Holly Hunter, to name a few.
Vera Wang sees himself as an innate artist, if they are not a fashion designer, she would express her creativity as a directorwriter or a novel.
They also made some TV appearances on The Apprentice, and in the TV series as Ugly Betty (also with Victoria Bekham as herself).
Bridal Gowns and Perfumes
Vera Wang is just the most famous designer when it comes to wedding dresses. In fact, it would not be surprising that many Hollywood brides would want their wedding gown to be designed by Wang. This is because Wang has certainly built up a reputation for itself in the industry. Interestingly, Wang's first love is not really bridal fashion. Rather, it was the first ice skating caught the fancy of Wang, which she eventually abandoned, toFocus on her career in the fashion industry. Even more interesting, it was her own fruitless search for the perfect dress for her own wedding, which provoked Wang to her own wedding dress design. Since then she has the biggest names in the bridal fashion industry.Wang 's first job was in the fashion industry actually the fashion magazine Vogue. She became the assistant to then fashion director Polly Mellen. During her time there, she studied everything she could about theIndustry, and it did not take long to take them become fashion director of the magazine itself, the young age of 23 years. She remained in the position for 16 long years, but then realized that she was not really planned as focusing on the design of clothing. She decided to leave her job at Vogue, and became a designer for accessories at Ralph Lauren.
Well, since it time for a personal life, it was then that Arthur Becker to marry her, reached in the late 1980s. While going through numerousBridal magazines in search of the perfect wedding dress, Wang was very upset because the clothes did not have something special to them. Then felt that strong itch to fill what was missing. In 1990, Wang started her own business through the financial support of the father. It did not take long to take over the business to make waves, especially since Wang took more than just preparing for the bride's wedding dress. Shoes, jewelry, hairstyles, and many more were treated byWang as well.
Soon after, Wang expanded its market for evening wear and has designed dresses for many Hollywood stars such as Meg Ryan, Whoopi Goldberg, Helen Hunt, Holly Hunter, and Charlize Theron. She also published her signature fragrance in the spring of 2002 and has since been the darling of millions worldwide.
Vera Wang Princess
Perfume by Vera Wang
PrincessCreated for the playful, unpredictable, independent woman who treats every day like an event and adventure. This is a woman who likes to make her own magic, this sheer, flirty blend of water lily, lady apple, mandarin meringue, and golden apricot skin are melded with sheer floral notes, accented with dark chocolate, and finished with a pink frosting accord, amber, warm woods, musk, and vanilla - a whimsical treat.
Notes:
Water Lily, Lady Apple, Mandarin Meringue, Golden Apricot Skin, Ripe Pink Guava, Tahitian Flower, Wild Tuberose, Dark Chocolate, Pink Frosting Accord, Precious Amber, Forbidden Woods, Royal Musk Captive, Chiffon Vanilla.
Style:
Sheer. Tropical. Delectable.
Vera Wang Rock Princess
Perfume for Women by Vera Wang
Rock PrincessShe'd trade her tiara in for a new guitar, attend a concert instead of the prom-she is Rock Princess, the dynamic new fragrance by Vera Wang. It's all about the music, the fashion, and the spirit with this edgy yet seductively sweet essence.
Each verse is equally captivating in the dark, fruity scent that channels sultry rock-star attitude. It takes the stage with an exhilarating intro of succulent white peach, bittersweet red raspberry, and an illuminating flash of vibrant bergamot. The chorus reveals itself in lovely layers of ultra-feminine florals. Hypnotic heliotrope, vintage-inspired rose, night-blooming jasmine, delicate lily, and an unexpected riff of sharp, spicy accents. The melody bridges to a finale, cloaking the essence in the warm, sensual glow of plush cashmere woods, smoldering musk, elegant iris, and creamy coconut. You will not forget her.
The Rock Princess bottle is as rebellious and dark as the downtown clubs where she plays. A smoky glass heart steals the show with sharp faceted edges and cool surfaces. The front of the bottle is covered with heavy metal in a pattern inspired by a Vera Wang fabric design. The crown rocks at the top, in a gunmetal finish, covered with rhinestone studs. Set beneath the crown is a matching ring-the perfect jewelry for playing a solo on the bass or hammering away on the drums.
Notes:
Peach, Raspberry, Bergamot, Heliotrope, Rose, Jasmine, Lily, Cashmere Wood, Musk, Iris, Coconut.
Style:
Poetic. Original. Sultry.
Truly Pink Limited Edition
floral fragrance by vera wang
This lush, floral fragrance was inspired by the grace of a single rose - deep in complexity and budding with possibility. It captures the fragrant caress of rose petals on the skin with an enchanting femininity that epitomizes Vera Wang's style.Notes:
White Freesia, Lychee Blossom, Cassis, Pink Lily of the Valley, Pink Rose Accord, Peony, Iris, Sensual Woods.
Notes:
Lush. Radiant. Enchanting.
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