I've been designing since I was 8. I started sketching dresses I could wear when skating. I was always involved in all aspects of skating, not just the technique, the choreography, the music, but the visual aspects, too - what I should wear. Vera Wang aspectchoreographydesign 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
If I were to say at any point that I feel really confident or really in control, that would be a mistake. Because I don't. I always see where I didn't do things the right way. Vera Wang confidentcontrolfeel Change image and share on social
My normal routine is pretty much putting out fires all day. Vera Wang dayfirenormal 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
There was no relationship between a wedding dress and fashion. There was no good taste, either. I realized that I could make an impression in terms of changing and readdressing the whole industry of bridal. Vera Wang bridalchangedress 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 hate phones. All businesses are personal businesses, and I always try my best to get back to people, but sometimes the barrage of calls is so enormous that if I just answered calls I would do nothing else. Vera Wang answerbackbarrage 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
