I always see where I didn't do things the right way. I only see the heavy lifting. That's a bit of my wisdom, if you want to call it that. Vera Wang bitecallheavy Change image and share on social
I've always tried to push myself technically and to push myself visually. That's been part of the journey. Vera Wang havejourneypart Change image and share on social
My mother was extremely controlled, sort of flawless. And I always tend to be a bit more hippie. Vera Wang bitecontrolextremely Change image and share on social
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 sacrifice things, like a social life, to be a skater at 15. But I loved skating so much that it was worth everything to me. Vera Wang advanceathleticbed share on social
I started at the very highest level so the upper end is something I know very well. I know it instinctively. But all the years I was designing, it frustrated me that I could reach so few women. Vera Wang designendfrustrate Change image and share on social
I make things of my own that aren't that glam, but I'm not known for that, which has always been a bit of a frustration for me. Vera Wang bitefrustrationglam Change image and share on social
People get very trapped where they are. When they hear 'fashion' they get intimidated, particularly at the upper end because it's so elitist. Vera Wang elitistendfashion Change image and share on social
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. So my being able to reach the masses was something that meant a great deal to me - especially for women who could never wear Vera Wang. Vera Wang attitudedealdesign share on social
I wanted to define the vocabulary of a wedding both visually and intellectually. The book is about more than weddings or wedding dresses. It's a metaphor for women's lives, their creativity. Vera Wang bookcreativitydefine Change image and share on social
I love to design things that people can actually buy. I'm staggered by what a boot costs today. Vera Wang bootbuycost Change image and share on social
