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“Certainly a big challenge for me with evening-wear is to make it look modern and artistic and avant-garde. The very concept of a ball gown is not in itself a modern concept, and women need to wear that for a certain presence in Hollywood. I'm also aware that a starlet might go to more than one place that night so the piece could also offer, maybe not a revolution, but an evolution.”

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Vera Wang

Vera Wang is an internationally renowned fashion designer known for her elegant tailoring and exquisite details. Born on June 27, 1949, Wang has a deep passion for fashion since her childhood. After studying fashion design in New York, she worked as an editor for Vogue magazine, accumulating rich experience in the fashion industry. In 1990, she launched her own brand and quickly became a leader in the global high-end wedding and evening wear market. more

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