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5 Iconic American Fashion Houses Founded by Women Designers

By: GWL Team | Monday, 21 October 2024

Vera Wang Brand- Vera Wang

Vera Wang Brand- Vera Wang

The American fashion house, Vera Wang was founded by Vera Ellen Wang in the year 1990, catering in the Apparel & Fashion industry – offering a set of collections that includes ready-to-wear clothing as well as bridal in addition to fragrance, beauty, accessories and home. The brand provides couture fashion with modern and luxurious design and styles, collaborating with leading global partners while employing over 200 people/manufacturers in US.

Moreover, Vera Ellen is an American fashion designer, born on 1949 in New York. She has worked with Vogue and Ralph Lauren prior to the launch of her own bridal gown boutique. In 2005, Vera has been named as her "Womenswear Designer of the Year"​ by the Council of Fashion Designers of America. She was also recognized as one of the 100 women of BBC of 2021.