BY CECILIA BECKER, 15
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Photo by: David Yellen
The rivalry between mothers and daughters over what we can and can’t wear goes on all over the country. But when your mom is a famous fashion designer like mine, it’s a little bit different. You try winning a style argument with someone who’s dressed Jessica Simpson, Keira Knightley, and Alicia Keys! To my mother’s delight, the Vera Wang style is growing on me, but I’ve learned that what makes her so successful isn’t just her fashion sense; it’s actually the hard work and dedication she puts into every part of her business.
Growing up in New York City, my mom was a competitive figure skater who dreamed of Olympic gold. But in college, when she didn’t make the Olympic team, she traded in her skates for a plane ticket to Paris. For two years she studied art history at the Sorbonne but ended up falling in love with fashion. When she came back to New York, she spent a summer working as a salesgirl at Yves Saint Laurent, where her passion for clothes impressed an editor at Vogue magazine. Soon, Mom was on the fast track to success as one of the youngest fashion editors in Vogue’s history. After 16 years there, she switched gears to become a design director for Ralph Lauren accessories. Then, in 1990, she started her own company, which became famous for its fashion-forward bridal gowns. And when she started designing evening gowns, they quickly showed up on every red carpet.
While most people turn to my mom for her great style, I respect her great advice. She tells me to work hard at school and keep my options open so I can find my own passion in life. So the next time your mom is being annoying, cut her some slack. Chances are she has some secrets to success hiding in her closet. You’ve just got to dig a little! Read on for a few of my mom’s secrets. P.S. I love you, Mom.
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