Vera Wang
By Anna Fellman
Personal Characteristics
1. Persistent
After being cut from the U.S. Olympic figure skating team, she decided to go back to fashion. By working hard, she became one of the most famous billionaire designers/entrepreneurs.
2. Classy
When Vera Wang decided to create her own business and quit working at Vogue, she was able to create modern styles that celebrities like Michelle Obama, Sofia Vergara, and Avril Lavigne. She created wedding dresses with designs and colors that were both modern and classic.
3. Modern
Vera uses the most cutting edge colors, designs, and styles to create her collections. It is fashionable and successful, which helps her expand her business more.
Why Vera Was Successful
I think that Vera Wang was successful because of how persistent she was and how she didn't give up completely when she was rejected from the Olympic team. Instead of going down, she created a new idea and was able to make money off of it. Vera turned a failure into a new opportunity by finding another passion in designing.
Vera Wang Dresses
This was from one of her more recent lines in 2015. She was able to create modern dresses like this one in other colors and designs as part of her wedding sets.
Vera Wang and Figure Skating
Figure skating was her biggest sport in her childhood. She had been skating since she was 8 and eventually went to the U.S. Championships. She was rejected from the Olympic team shortly after and decided to go to fashion.
Vera Wang on Weddings Book
In 2001, Vera published a guide book on her view on weddings.
Celebrity Weddings
Vera has created wedding dresses for many celebrities including Kim Kardashian, Hilary Duff, JLo, Michelle Obama, Avril Lavigne, and many more. This is part of how she became successful.
Working at Vogue
Vera worked at Vogue Magazine for many years and then decided to leave after she didn't get the editor-in-cheif position.
Why I think Vera was Successful
Even though she was not able to succeed in her childhood passion, she got back up on her feet and started something new and somewhat foreign. She didn't completely give up and she explored something new. Vera could have easily become unsuccessful if she didn't stay persistent and work towards a new dream.
Vera Wang Interview | In the Studio | The New York Times