A famous fashion designer based in New York City, Vera Wang is best known for her stunning wedding gown collection. In addition to working for Ralph Lauren and being named senior fashion editor for Vogue magazine, this fashion icon once tried her hand at figure skating. After competing in the 1968 U.S. Figure Skating Championships, Wang decided to turn toward her true passion, which was in designer apparel. In 1990, Vera Wang opened her own design study in New York City with her trademark bridal collection being the main focus.

Recalling her one time passion for figure skating, Vera Wang has designed competition costumes for both Nancy Kerrigan and Michelle Kwan. With her true calling as a wedding gown designer, she has created a number of specialty dresses for some of the most well known women in America. Among them, Mariah Carey, Jessica Simpson, Jennifer Lopez, Sharon Stone and Jennifer Garner. In recent years, Vera Wang expanded her clothing line to include her own fragrance and shoe collection, as well as jewelry and houseware items. In the fall of 2001, she authored ‘Vera Wang on Weddings,’ which was released under the well-known publisher Harper Collins. In the spring of 2005, the Council of the Fashion Designers of America recognized Wang as the Women’s Wear Designer of the Year.

Even with all of the glamourous names that have worn wedding dresses from the Vera Wang collection, her creations are not exclusive to Hollywood’s biggest names. For those who can afford a truly luxurious designer wedding gown, Vera Wang offers her designer dresses to anyone who has the budget and the desire to wear the very best.

Many of the top bridal boutiques and exclusive specialty shops carry a line of Vera Wang wedding dresses. For those that do not, they are likely able to custom order a gown according to the customer’s wishes. She is well-known for her custom designer gowns and her unique sense of style.

Anyone who wants to catch a glimpse of the latest trends in Vera Wang wedding designs can visit her official website at http://www.VeraWang.com. For the woman who chooses to wear a Vera Wang original, keep in mind that it will be significantly more expensive than a typical designer gown. For exact pricing, the bride-to-be is urged to log on to Wang’s homepage or contact a local boutique that specializes in Vera Wang wedding apparel.