Guest Author - Tonya Callihan

First off, let me say that I am sorry for the delay in articles. You should be happy to know that for the next 11 weeks an article will be posted every Friday.

I have been counting down my top 10 wedding gown designers. For my number 8 pick I have chosen Vera Wang, who is known for her wedding gown designs.

You can find Vera Wang designs on several websites such as:
www.brides.com
www.verawang.com
You can go to any search engine and type in Vera Wang Wedding Gowns and have over 1,000 different responses pop up.

The following information is taken from http://www.verawang.com/about/Default.aspx?sub=VW


In 1990 Vera Wang founded a design company that not only reflects her lifelong love of fashion, but also celebrates the romance, sensuality and spirit of modern young women.
A native New Yorker, Vera Wang grew up surrounded by fashion, often accompanying her mother to the world's most stylish boutiques. After a career in competitive skating and studies at Chapin and Sarah Lawrence, Vera discovered her own love for design while at the Sorbonne in Paris. She joined Vogue and at age 23, became the youngest fashion editor ever. After 16 years, Vera moved on to Design Director of women's accessories for Ralph Lauren.
It was her own marriage, however, that ultimately inspired her to start her own business. She introduced style and modernity to wedding gowns, creating the foundation for a luxury fashion brand that has since expanded into various related categories. In 2005, the prestigious Council of Fashion Designers of America named Vera Wang as Womenswear Designer of the Year. Vera Wang resides in New York City with her husband and two daughters.

Company History

In 1990, inspired by a new vision where fashion and bridal meet, Vera Wang opened a bridal salon at the esteemed Carlyle Hotel on Madison Avenue.
Retailers, editors and peers quickly noted the impact of her innovative bridal collections and encouraged Vera Wang to extend her design sensibility to ready-to-wear and bridesmaids collections. Sixteen years later, Vera Wang is no longer an emerging brand. Vera Wang's new product introductions reflect her vision to create a lifestyle that foes beyond the core bridal, maids and ready-to-wear into publishing, fragrance, beauty, accessories and home.
Vera Wang collections are positioned in the highest end of the luxury market. Customer appeal is high: driven by an artistic modern and luxurious design style, couture-like quality and a high level of customer service.
Vera Wang collaborates with leading global partners. The company directly employes over 200 people and manufacturers the majority of the its bridal collection in company-owned workrooms in the United States.
Bridesmaids Sales Consultant - Vera Wang Maids on Madison Salon
Bridesmaids Sales position available in our New York Bridesmaids Salon. Fast paced and exciting environment in need of an energetic and experienced salesperson. Responsibilities to include working one on one with bridesmaids groups. Successful candidate must have retail sales experience and great customer service. Full time position requires some Saturdays. Great work atmosphere, excellent benefits & pay. Located in New York City.
Required Skills:
· Fashion/retail related major a plus
· Prior retail experience
· Good listening skills
· Strong attention to detail/follow up
· Good oral and written communication skills
· Attention to detail and a proven ability to multi-task
This is a fun and fast paced position that will require most Saturdays.
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Bridal Stylist at Maids on Madison
The Bridal Stylist works with the bride once she has purchased a gown. The stylist coordinates the fitting process which averages 2-4 fittings. The stylist serves as another set of eyes in the fitting to ensure that the gown looks perfect! The stylist also helps the bride feel comfortable with her purchase by suggesting hair styles, etc. The stylist uses suggestive selling techniques to offer bridal accessories such as shoes, veils, headpieces, rehearsal dinner dresses, etc. This is a fun and fast paced position that will require some Saturdays. Salary plus commission!
Required Skills:
· Fashion/retail related major a plus
· Prior retail experience
· Good listening skills
· Strong attention to detail/follow up
· Strong PC skills
· Good oral and written communication skills
· Ability to multi-task
Vera Wang offers great benefits along with the unique opportunity to work at our esteemed flagship Maids Store on Madison Avenue in New York City.
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Vera Wang internships are designed to complement college curriculum, both at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Interns are exposed to a wide variety of projects and responsibilities and are giving the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, creative environment.
Candidates must be a junior or senior enrolled in an undergraduate college or a student enrolled in graduate school. Please note that Vera Wang internships are unpaid and are designed to be for school credit.
Spring 2008 internship positions are available in the following departments: Production, Licensing, Public Relations, Retail, Design and Sales.
For consideration, please send us a cover letter and resume.
Flagship Bridal Store
991 Madison Ave
New York, NY 10021
(212) 628-3400
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Maids on Madison
980 Madison Ave
New York, NY 10021
(212) 628-9898
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New York, NY 10018
212-575-6400
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