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68 quotes by Vera Wang

This article contains Chinese text. Without proper rendering support, you may see question marks, boxes, or other symbols instead of Chinese characters. Vera Wang Spring-Summer 2014 runway show at New York Fashion Week Vera Ellen Wang (Chinese: 王薇薇; pinyin: Wáng Wēiwei, Mandarin pronunciation: [u ɑ ŋ u éɪ u éɪ ]; born June 27, 1949) is an American fashion designer based in New York City and former figure skater. She is known for her wide...
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It takes tremendous will to compete in any athletic endeavor, so it meant going to bed early and getting my homework done in advance. I had to... →

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Success isn't about the end result, it's about what you learn along the way.

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I see myself as a true modernist. Even when I do a traditional gown, I give it a modern twist. I go to the past for research. I need to know what... →

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To me, eyewear goes way beyond being a prescription. It's like makeup. It's the most incredible accessory. The shape of a frame or the color... →

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When I decided to get married at 40, I couldn't find a dress with the modernity or sophistication I wanted. That's when I saw the opportunity... →

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When you have a passion for something then you tend not only to be better at it, but you work harder at it too.

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Let's be realistic, how many people are buying a $2,000 skirt? I love to design things that people can actually buy. I'm staggered by what a... →

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My mother was extremely controlled, sort of flawless. And I always tend to be a bit more hippie.

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When I design a wedding dress with a bustle, it has to be one the bride can dance in. I love the idea that something is practical and still looks... →

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As the mother of two daughters, I have great respect for women. And I don't ever want to lose that.

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Design is about point of view, and there should be some sort of woman or lifestyle or attitude in one's head as a designer.

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My bedroom is my sanctuary. It's like a refuge, and it's where I do a fair amount of designing - at least conceptually, if not literally.

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A woman is never sexier than when she is comfortable in her clothes.

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