Vera Wang has yet again wowed on the red carpet as she made a rare appearance at the DKMS Gala 2022 in New York City.
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Vera Wang is one of the most influential fashion designers in history.
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But it isn’t her fashion people are talking about at the minute, it’s her age!
She was born in New York City in 1949 to Chinese parents.
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Wang first delved into the world of fashion as an editor for Vogue.
Then, she started working for Ralph Lauren from 1987.
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She eventually left after 2 years to go and use her talents independently.
Aged forty, the star branched out to launch her very own bridal collection.
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Many famous brides have been known to choose Wang’s clothes for their big day.
One of the biggest stars known to opt for a Wang wedding dress is Ariane Grande.
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Other celebs who chose the seventy-three-year-old’s brand include Kim Kardashian, Ivanka Trump, and Mariah Carey.
Wang’s designs have been worn by some of the biggest A-listers on the red carpet too…
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Michele Obama, Viola Davis and Sofia Vergara are all known to be fans of her evening wear.
Wang has even designed clothes for the Olympics!
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She has a long history of designing figure skating outfits for the games.
The star figure skated herself a bit when she was younger!
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In 1968, she even competed at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships.
Wang has previously spoken about how she keeps herself young.
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She spoke to the BBC about her experience earlier this year.
“I never thought going way out of my way to preserve youth,” Wang said.
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Yet it appears she has somehow succeeded!
“I’ve been asked — what are my secrets?
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“And I’ve gotta be really honest,” she admitted.
Wang also credits having a “vodka cocktail at the end of the day” to keeping herself looking her best.
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She said this is “because it helps me to transition from a very intense work schedule to a bit of a private life.”
However, fans have still been left completely baffled by Wang’s age in her most recent appearance…
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One fan wrote: “She looks amazing.”
The native New Yorker wowed at the DKMS Gala 2022 last week.
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The event was held at New York’s Cipriani Wall Street.
DKMS is an international nonprofit aimed to fighting blood cancers and disorders.
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The event’s website says it hopes to “rewrite stories of loss into those of hope and renewal”.
Wang is a regular attendee, and this time she really wowed in her floor-length evening gown.
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The red and white dress allowed Wang to show off her arms and back.
The seventy-three-year-old paired her elegant outfit with an edgy pair of block sunglasses.
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Who would have expected any less from the queen of fashion?