It's hard to juggle being a businessperson with being a creative person. You have to organize yourself - PR needs me for PR, and the licensing division needs me for licensing, the bridal people need me for bridal. Vera Wang bridalbusinesspersoncreative share on social
Figure skating has been a great influence for me. I took dance at the School of American Ballet, which helped my own skating. And whether you are a skater or a dancer, without sounding narcissistic, it is all about looking in the mirror. Vera Wang americanballetdance share on social
When you have a passion for something then you tend not only to be better at it, but you work harder at it too. Vera Wang hardpassiontend Change image and share on social
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 for a wedding gown business. Vera Wang businessdecidedress Change image and share on social
I'm a late riser by my family's standards. Sleeping is a luxury because since I was young, I woke up very early to go ice-skating. So I'm really not a morning girl. Vera Wang earlyfamilygirl Change image and share on social
I do think I know more about clothes than any 500 designers, because there's nothing like wearing them. You buy them, you study them, and you start to understand how they're crafted. Vera Wang buyclothecraft Change image and share on social
I was a total fashion insider who became an outsider when I did bridal. Vera Wang bridalfashioninsider Change image and share on social
A woman is never sexier than when she is comfortable in her clothes. Vera Wang clothecomfortablesexy Change image and share on social
I wear Rick Owens T-shirts to bed. They are like my thermals, since I sleep with the room at near freezing temperatures, like a meat locker. Vera Wang bedfreezelocker Change image and share on social
It's for all the women who embrace my aesthetic, but can't afford a Vera Wang dress. If women can get anything out of it - a little bit of me or a lot of me, that's what's important. Vera Wang aestheticaffordbite Change image and share on social