Who Is Vera Wang?, Vivian Jun Kirklin
Who Is Vera Wang?, Vivian Jun Kirklin
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Who Is Vera Wang?

Author: Vivian Jun Kirklin, Who HQ

Series: Who Was?

Narrator: Cindy Kay

Unabridged: 57 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 04/07/2026


Synopsis

Learn about how beloved designer Vera Wang first got her start in the world of fashion! Explore her amazing career creating beautiful wedding gowns and dressing Hollywood stars for the red carpet in this book for young readers.

Today, Vera Wang is one of the most famous fashion designers in the world. But did you know that she didn't start designing until she was thirty-eight years old? Before she got her start in fashion, Vera was first a little girl who dreamed of being an Olympic ice skater. Then, she was an editor for Vogue magazine where she worked for seventeen years. It wasn't until the age of forty that Vera began designing her own line of wedding gowns. Now, she is a beloved designer who dresses some of the most famous people in the world for their weddings and red carpet appearances. Learn her story in this perfect nonfiction book for young readers interested in fashion.

About The Author

Vivian Jun Kirklin is a publishing professional and a writer of nonfiction children’s books. She is the author of What Is Lunar New Year? from the Who HQ series.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Hailey on April 26, 2026

This is a class-act of a book. I didn’t know much about Vera Wang prior to listening to this book, but it is very well done. Vera Wang’s story of perseverance in different fields is inspiring. The book largely refrained from talking about politics/ political figures (at least in a biased manner) unl......more

Goodreads review by Natalie on May 12, 2026

Interesting and inspiring......more