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Detailed explanation-1: -Vera Wang is one of the most prominent bridal wear designers in America. She was a senior fashion editor at Vogue for 15 years and then a design director for Ralph Lauren. After designing her wedding dress, she opened a bridal boutique and soon launched her signature collection.

Detailed explanation-2: -After working as an editor at Vogue and an accessories designer at Ralph Lauren, Wang opened a New York bridal shop and debuted her own line of gowns at age 40. Three decades later her eponymous brand is now a global business spanning fashion, beauty, jewelry, and homewares.

Detailed explanation-3: -In 1990, she started working as a bridal wear designer and, with some financial help from her father, she opened one of her flagship salons at the Carlyle Hotel in New York City where, still today, many of her modern yet traditional wedding dresses are showcased.

Detailed explanation-4: -In 1990, Wang opened her own boutique on Madison Avenue, carrying both eveningwear and bridal gowns, which would then expand to include jewellery, eyewear, shows and homeware in the years to come.

Detailed explanation-5: -Following her graduation in 1971, Wang began working at Vogue magazine, where she was an assistant to the fashion director. She quickly moved up in the company, becoming fashion editor at the age of 23.