00:00Today is Vera Wang's birthday.
00:03This talented American fashion designer is the standard when it comes to bridal dresses.
00:09She has worked for Vogue and Halston, but she really achieved true success when she
00:15became an independent designer at age 40.
00:19Before becoming a designer, Vera Wang trained as an Olympic figure skater for years and
00:25she even competed in the 1968 United States Figure Skating Championships.
00:31However, she ultimately decided to shift her career to the fashion industry.
00:37In 1989, Wang faced a challenge that shaped her career.
00:41She would soon marry, but was dissatisfied with the selection of bridal gowns on the market.
00:47To solve that, Wang decided to design her own wedding dress and this sparked a new found
00:52passion for her.
00:54A year later, she launched her bridal fashion brand, which became an absolute success.
01:00Since then, Wang has become the go-to designer for many celebrities.
01:05She has designed gowns for public figures such as Ariana Grande, Selena Gomez, Kim Kardashian,
01:12Mariah Carey, Emma Watson, Sandra Bullock, and Nicole Kidman.
01:18Her creations have also graced many fashion, runways, and magazine covers.
01:23Solidifying her status as one of the most influential fashion designers of our time.
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