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Born: New York City, 27 June 1949.

Education: Sarah Lawrence College, B.A. in Art History, 1971; studied abroad at the Sorbonne, Paris, during her sophomore year in college.

Family: Married Arthur Becker, 1989; children: two daughters.

Career: Fashion editor, Vogue, 1971-87; design director, Ralph Lauren, 1987-89; opened Vera Wang Bridal House, 1990; took classes and taught herself design techniques, designed hand-beaded ensemble for figure skater Nancy Kerrigan, 1994 Olympics; introduced Vera Wang Made to Order couture collection, 1996; authored first book, Vera Wang on Weddings, October 2001; signed an exclusive license agreement with Unilever Cosmetics International to develop a signature fragrance in spring 2002.

Awards: Chinese American Planning Council's Honoree of the Year award, 1993; Girl Scout Council's Woman of Distinction award, 1994; elected member, Council of Fashion Designers of America, 1994.

Address: Vera Wang Bridal House, 225 West 39th Street, New York, NY 10018, U.S.A

Wang is a genius when it comes to understanding the fit of clothing. In her InStyle profile, she said, "For me, the magic is in weightless clothes, cutting armholes that add grace, cleverly exposing the best parts and sensuously draping fabric over less fabulous ones, offering enough internal support to allow a woman to feel secure while being totally comfortable. A woman is never sexier than when she is comfortable in her clothes."

Wang's vision has expanded beyond bridal gowns. Her first book, Vera Wang on Weddings, was released in October of 2001. Her first signature fragrance launched in spring 2002, under agreement with Unilever Cosmetics International. She launched the partnering men's fragrance in 2004. Wang opened a second store near her bridal shop that focused on her bridesmaid dress collection. Also in 2002 was the launch of Wang's collection of china and stemware for Wedgwood.

Wang moved on to more new endeavors in 2003. She designed uniforms for the Philadelphia Eagles cheering squad, who debuted their new look on Monday Night Football in September. Later that month, American actress Sarah Jessica Parker showed off Wang's new jewelry collection at the Emmy Awards. Women's Wear Daily commented, "The beautiful new jewelry underscores Wang's design aesthetic, fusing femininity, sensuality and subtlety." Wang launched a Silver and Gifts Collection in 2004 in collaboration with Towle Silversmiths which features barware, flatware, gift-ware and more.

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always a bride" for Vera Wang who is shutting down her bridesmaid business, WWD reports. The designer stopped taking orders on Monday and is moving the line to David's Bridal:

According to [Chief Executive Officer of Vera Wang Mario] Grauso, the White by Vera Wang bridesmaids' dresses, which will hit stores in June and July, will retail from $150 to $200. The dresses are expected to be "very similar in feeling" to Wang's bridesmaids' dresses, said Grauso, adding "it's classic Vera." The line, designed by Wang and the David's Bridal team, will be offered to over 300 David's doors and on David's Bridal's Web site, beginning in June, he added.

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.,.VERA WANG ALSO A BEATIFUL INTERIOR DESIGNER
Personally designed by Ms. Wang, The Vera Wang Suite at Halekulani is a timeless, totally original creation that endows its guests with precious, priceless memories. The suite is adorned throughout with various décor hand-selected from Vera Wang's new home, gift, bath and accessories collections, as well as rare furnishings from Hawaii, the Pacific and Asia. Whether celebrating a honeymoon or anniversary, renewing wedding vows or enjoying a memorable Hawaiian respite, guests will have the opportunity to indulge in a unique fusion of the Vera Wang and Halekulani experiences.

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