On this episode of pplpod, we explore the remarkable reinvention of Vera Wang. Long before she was the biggest name in the wedding industry, Wang was a competitive figure skater who was featured in Sports Illustrated and had her sights set on the 1968 Olympics. After being "devastated" by failing to make the U.S. team, she pivoted to the fashion industry, spending 17 years as an editor at Vogue and two years at Ralph Lauren,. It wasn’t until age 40 that she resigned to launch her own bridal boutique, forever changing the landscape of wedding fashion,.

Tune in to hear how Wang built a fashion dynasty that expanded from high-end couture to mass-market retail. We discuss:

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