Even the most understated ceremony involves a certain respect for ritual and pageantry. No one plays more of a significant role than the bride’s attendants.
VERA WANGFigure 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.
More Vera Wang Quotes
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I don’t live through my kids. But I do know what will happen in life, and I just want them well prepared.
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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.
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Success isn’t about the end result; it’s about what you learn along the way.
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I see myself as a true modernist. Even when I do a traditional gown, I give it a modern twist. I go to the past for research. I need to know what came before so I can break the rules.
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To me, eyewear goes way beyond being a prescription. It’s like makeup. It’s the most incredible accessory. The shape of a frame or the color of lenses can change your whole appearance.
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I was stigmatized by being a bridal designer for a long time. I am amazed I have been able to move beyond it. I had really all but given up trying, but I did it because it was my lifelong dream.
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Service is a prerequisite for anything relating to luxury. That makes it (shopping) sensual and pleasurable.
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In the dream world of Matisse and the gritty reality of American frontier, the diversity of women in our society offers the chance for greater exploration and even greater inspiration.
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I do speak Mandarin, and I also relate to the hunger that China has for culture and architecture and style.
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I do speak Mandarin, and I also relate to the hunger that China has for culture and architecture and style.
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The great thing about having a pool in L.A. is that I can use it year-round. And since I’ve always been an athlete, staying fit is very important.
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A woman is never sexier than when she is comfortable in her clothes.
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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.
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It’s a remarkable exercise to sit and look at your own work over the years.
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When you love something, every day goes by in 10 minutes.
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