Vera Wang: Fashion Designer

Born to wealthy and accomplished Chinese immigrants, Vera Wang was given nearly every opportunity in life. But when the budding skater failed to realize her dream of making the US Olympic team she turned to a career in fashion. Wang has since become one of the world's most accomplished fashion designers, creating wedding gowns for celebrities and figure skating costumes for gold medal winners. Her gowns are the ultimate status symbol and her designs have influenced popular culture in surprising ways. Learn about her inspiration, her life and how the name Vera Wang became synonymous with style.