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 WANGBrides today are increasingly sensitive to the tastes, feelings and finances of their attendants.
More Vera Wang Quotes
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As the mother of two daughters, I have great respect for women. And I don’t ever want to lose that.
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A woman is never sexier than when she is comfortable in her clothes.
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The way a dancer can bring the crowd to its feet with a drawn-out, well-executed pirouette is the excitement I wanted to capture with this design.
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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.
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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.
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They never ask the celebrities why they don’t wear their own clothes on the red carpet.
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I was a total fashion insider who became an outsider when I did bridal.
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When I design a wedding dress with a bustle, it has to be one the bride can dance in. I love the idea that something is practical and still looks great.
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Let’s be realistic, how many people are buying a $2,000 skirt? I love to design things that people can actually buy. I’m staggered by what a boot costs today.
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My mother was extremely controlled, sort of flawless. And I always tend to be a bit more hippie.
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I am not the sort of woman who would wear high heels with a bathing suit. Let’s get that straight right now.
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Success isn’t about the end result; it’s about what you learn along the way.
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We got a lot of letters of people who didn’t like them, like my own family who thought they were unnecessary and unpleasant and taking advantage of women in a sad situation – I never saw that. And I think that sometimes, you have to take a risk.
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The key is falling in love with something, anything. If your heart’s attached to it, then your mind will be attached to it.
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One thing about skating that I don’t think people focus on enough is the music factor. The music is a huge component of figure skating. It can dictate not only the choreography but the emotion. If it’s not the right music it can ruin a performance.
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