Who is Vera Wang?

"Today, Vera Wang is one of the most famous fashion designers in the world. But did you know that she didn't start designing until she was thirty-eight years old? Before she got her start in fashion, Vera was first a little girl who dreamed of being an Olympic ice skater. Then, she was an editor for...

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Main Author: Kirklin, Vivian Jun (Author)
Other Authors: Thomson, Andrew (Children's book illustrator) (Illustrator)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Penquin Workshop, [2026]
Series:Who is-- ?
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Summary:"Today, Vera Wang is one of the most famous fashion designers in the world. But did you know that she didn't start designing until she was thirty-eight years old? Before she got her start in fashion, Vera was first a little girl who dreamed of being an Olympic ice skater. Then, she was an editor for Vogue magazine where she worked for seventeen years. It wasn't until the age of forty that Vera began designing her own line of wedding gowns. Now, she is a beloved designer who dresses some of the most famous people in the world for their weddings and red carpet appearances. Learn her story in this perfect nonfiction book for young readers interested in fashion."
Physical Description:108 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (page 106-108).
ISBN:0593891449
9780593891445
0593891457
9780593891452
Author Notes:Vivian Jun Kirklin is a publishing professional and a writer of nonfiction children's books. She is the author of What Is Lunar New Year? from the Who HQ series.