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People get very trapped where they are. When they hear 'fashion' they get intimidated, particularly at the upper end because it's so elitist.

Vera Wang

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Vera Wang
Age: 75
Born: 1949
Born: June 27
Businessperson
Designer
Fashion Designer
Figure Skater
New York City
New York
Vera Ellen Wang
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