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When I decided to get married at 40, I couldn't find a dress with the modernity or sophistication I wanted. That's when I saw the opportunity for a wedding gown business.

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Vera Wang
Age: 75
Born: 1949
Born: June 27
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Vera Ellen Wang
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Success isn't about the end result it's about what you learn along the way.
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