Vera Wang | Full Q&A | Oxford Union
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Straight after graduation, Vera became the youngest editor at Vogue and stayed with the prestigious publication for 17 years. She set up her own bridal fashion house and has designed dresses for Chelsea Clinton, Mariah Carey and Michelle Obama. Over the last few years, she has expanded her brand to Australia and South Korea, and is one of the most recognised designers in the fashion sphere.
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She’s the epitome of humbleness and class. She’s the best looking 70 year old that I’ve seen as I think she looks 50! Vera Wang is just a beautiful soul inside and out ❤️
@noramolinari6698
2 ай бұрын
😂😂😂parece de 60 dejen de joder con decir que parece de 20😂😂😂😂
I like her personality and the way she speaks, very comfortable to listen to. She is down to earth, accomplished, educated, and experienced.
I still can’t believe she’s 70. SHE LOOKS AMAZING
@jemenbatslescouilles
4 жыл бұрын
Exactly
@IEMac6
4 жыл бұрын
well she sure as hell looks it here, lmao
@wonhoscake1214
4 жыл бұрын
Maggyxchuu asian don’t raisin
@dearmaria4654
4 жыл бұрын
Looks amazing and sounds amazing for 70. Can't believe how fast time went.
@XOXOXOXOXOXOX88888
4 жыл бұрын
You guys can not see those bags under her eyes? Come on, she does look her age lol.
The interviewer is so intimidating and out of context. He managed to build no connection with her. I love how she put him in place when he asked his yet another generic question about "young women" starting in fashion. Love how she cut him off. He did not deserve to interview her at all. Super dry, flavorless being.
@karlyunya
4 жыл бұрын
The way he kicked off (literally) the interview made me like whaaat?!
@jdishmael001
4 жыл бұрын
You took the words right out of my mouth. Dry as 5 minute toast. Absolutely dreadful!
@BB-yl4wv
4 жыл бұрын
U are so funny. I agree definately flavourless
@eugeniadruzhinina3385
4 жыл бұрын
@@jdishmael001 I rarely comment on youtube - but that guy just pissed me off lol
@janejon2763
4 жыл бұрын
I know, he ends every answers from her with “absolutely”, even though that doesn’t make sense at all!
Ive never seen an interviewer so disconnected with his guest before this. Fortunately, vera wang is articulate and ebullient. She carried the whole conversation all by herself.
@TwinTwo602
4 жыл бұрын
The way he cut her off at the beginning geez
@chochooshoe
4 жыл бұрын
Oxford has terrible interviewers.
@xnconniecui5669
3 жыл бұрын
She managed the interview really well. Great job by Vera in such a ‘style’ of interview where it is more of a ‘Q&A’.
@thearodriguez8268
3 жыл бұрын
I doubt he had much to contribute...
@susydyson1750
2 жыл бұрын
nonsense he was perfectly adequate . vera ok too nothing exceptional i'm um i'm
forever skinny and tall, beautiful and smart ... heart of gold... love Vera Wang and her parents who raised such a smart, successful, beautiful & sincere lady of substance and character
I can't beleive shes 70! Shocking
@pengensehat6934
4 жыл бұрын
Well...her walk is kinda wobbly...i think she is 70 yo...
@MrSivram28
4 жыл бұрын
she looks 16
@LoveLove-ur9pl
4 жыл бұрын
MrSivram28 🤣🤣🤣
@maximilienrobespierre7595
4 жыл бұрын
@@MrSivram28 cmon dont delusional
@pamelafelita4086
4 жыл бұрын
Me too dsts why im here findin her haha
She is not only so talented and smart but how she is so down to earth . God bless her
wow, blasted away by her grounded presence, she is so genuine.
What an amazing woman! Her story needs to be a movie - it’ll inspire so many other woman/man out there hustling and pursuing their dreams👏🏼
I am impressed. She is a woman or professional with a great deal of substance, which is reflected in her talking. Real life experience, not only book learning, counts. She must read a great deal by her vocabulary.
She's a woman of substance...this is the first time I hear her talk...she's awesome. #VeraWang
Her voice is calming and she is so humble. Insightful interview and applicable to many industries.
I love how sincere she is considering her experience and accomplishments. Yet she continues to be curious, passionate. Great interview!
@susanamalnati9712
3 жыл бұрын
Even I don’t have no interest in fashion or clothes collection of any kind , I admire the incredible experience and excellent education that Vera Wang demonstrates on this interview!!!! She’s totally an accomplished and intelligent woman!! It’s truly a pleasure to listen to her fashion experiences at all levels in the fashion industry!!
Thank you Vera for being so amazing and a perfect example of someone who went for their dreams and received their happy ever after. Stay blessed 🦋
You can tell she really enjoyed her career...when you do what you love.. time isn't an object
“Wedding dresses shouldn’t reflect an image of a bride but of a women.” Reflect the diversity of women, who you are. Well said and I totally agree! I’m not here for a career in fashion but this interview has so many tips for going for a job that you’re passionate about. Thanks for sharing!
Thumbnail did her dirty
@a.sydney5036
4 жыл бұрын
Isabelle Tee lol. She definitely looks her age. Remember a couple a weeks ago everyone was going on about how young she looks.
@pengensehat6934
4 жыл бұрын
@@a.sydney5036 yasss!
@brigittekearns
4 жыл бұрын
I thought she looked beautiful!
@beverlyssecret
4 жыл бұрын
agree! was shocked when i first looked at it 😆😅
I’m so glad she said, “young women..not young men?” Yes, Vera!
This is what I needed , thank you for this interview.
She is so confident to talk and express herself with sincerity, and she needs nothing like makeup and accessories. I like her attitude, and style & design.
what a lovely, intelligent woman. can't believe she's 70, she looks better than me! I hope one day I can walk down the aisle in one of her dresses even if it costs me a kidney.
@fionaokeefe1906
4 жыл бұрын
70😱😱😱had no idea she was that old😱
@emmageorgia1564
3 жыл бұрын
She looks like 40
@Helena-dy1bn
3 жыл бұрын
Shd has a beautiful hair at her ages,.. Indeed.. 🌷🌷
@Helena-dy1bn
3 жыл бұрын
*she*
She's very down to earth and Kind... The way she spoke to me , very humble. Lucky 🍀
Great interview! For such a successful fashion designer she's incredibly humble and you can see the perseverance and hard work she's put into her collections over the years. Amazing to hear her speak. Lots of the students' questions were terribly worded though, and the interviewer was very robotic and wooden. I would love to learn what a Vera Wang workday looks like, and get a glimpse of how she produces what she does. Truly an inspirational lady.
@jenakumiki703
3 жыл бұрын
a day in the life of vera wang in the studio: kzread.info/dash/bejne/o2yNlaiKZd22qtY.html hope that helps :)
@estelitabello712
2 жыл бұрын
Very articulate, intelligent, passionate, experienced and confident woman. Hard work and unquenchable thirst for learning. Those are her qualities and motivations. Very inspiring woman who does nit liook 70 at all. Happy woman!
@user-xc3gm7yk1b
9 ай бұрын
Супер женщина, мне бы такой быть.
Happy 70th Birthday Vera Wang
This guy sucks as an interviewer. He’s completely unconnected to the actual person sitting across from him, impersonal, disconnected from the subject. He’s so robotic it’s horrific to watch. I have to commend Vera Wang for still being engaged and passionate in giving her answers
@ef5842
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, he's not the passionate type, but he sticks to business, is focused, and does the job.
I love how she didnt undergo plastic surgery to look younger. You can tell she's a pure soul. Look at that smile ☺️
@brainsareus
4 жыл бұрын
Her mirror might argue the contrary.
@classickalmusick431
4 жыл бұрын
@@brainsareus you sound bitter
@Charlie-co4ry
4 жыл бұрын
She definitely has fillers at the very least
@Charlie-co4ry
4 жыл бұрын
@Josh Segal Look at her cheeks... only cheeks with filler look like that
@whitepouch0904
4 жыл бұрын
She had double eyelid surgery.
Gratefull, positive and admiring of others. How awesome
It was a random suggestion on my KZread wall, but TRULY ENJOYED IT 💖💖💖
Worked her way up so respectful for sure it's difficult pathways dealing with people.
The host was amazing never interrupted her, allowing her to really speak….
@quercus1902
3 жыл бұрын
The lack of interruption was positive, but he didn’t have much else to comment than ”absolutely” for everything that was said, which was at times awkawrd. Also, that question about ”young women” came across as if he doesn’t take the industry seriously.
I am intrigued by her body language and her captivating smile . She holds so much gratitude in her eyes and patience in her voice .
She, her husband and two girls were on my sunrise flight, maybe 20yrs ago. PURE ELEGANCE, all four of them. For young children that lovely at 6am......I actually felt Beauty that morning.
@ef5842
2 жыл бұрын
I can only imagine that she treated her family like precious jewels.
Humbled by her honesty and her views on early learning in hindsight
Everyone should listen to this talk and q & a session. Ms. Wang has shared so much of her experience and work. There are gems of wisdom that she shares.
She is so easy to understand and I Enjoyed her honesty and her designs speak to most women. Uncomplicated and easy to wear. I always find myself in the Vera Wang section
Living in New Zealand 🇳🇿 at last seeing Vera Wang on You Tube. What a truly Passionate Woman. She was only a ñame of fame to me at a distance. Having Listened to her at this Q&A is truly moving. Her voice is rthymical given the subject Matter, a true word smith...thank you for letting me view your work life...
I’ve never seen an interviewer jump into questions like that!
@Vincent44483
4 жыл бұрын
i guess he is new and little nervous
Love it Love it Love it ! Love this interview ! 🤟🏻💜
Thank you for your expression of value. It good to hear how you've gone about your successes.
I actually think this is a good interview. The interviewer gives her the floor completely. Her personality completely comes through. She seems very humble, definitely hard working. Her success is a result of her experience and her willingness to devote all her energy into fashion.
@haselfrancisco5420
3 жыл бұрын
Yes I think the interviewer was ok. No interruption or whatever. It was all Vera...who we came to listen to.
@E-Kat
3 жыл бұрын
He gives he the floor as he’s not interested in her, his mind is elsewhere.
Interviewer seems so robotic, he needs to work on his social skills. Vera is so inspiring woman and well rounded person, i really enjoyed her talking
@sheilaalsy
3 жыл бұрын
Ikr, the whole of Oxford and they couldn’t find an interviewer who loves fashion?
Very humble, intelligent and graceful!
Her humility for me shines though in the way she is still so inspired, learning, and giving her 💯. Awesome and fascinating lady.
Vera reflects a woman with lots of design experience. She is beautiful and speaks with confidence, substance and positiveness. Good sharing of how she come to be who she is now. Humble and nice character giving and respecting other known Design Brand and founders. Bravo. Interesting session.
doesn’t look like an interview, it’s more Vera Wang’s speech
Her face is 70, but her body and her voice is like 40.
@giovannarossi2274
4 жыл бұрын
Infinity Qiuge her face looks soo good for 70 tho
@brainsareus
4 жыл бұрын
@@giovannarossi2274 The 70, of 70 years ago, perhaps. Her body is nice and spry, though.
@applebomb4091
4 жыл бұрын
Yes 👍
@Lee-cl9bm
4 жыл бұрын
I think it’s because she underwent plastic surgery. She looks weird.
@elisabeth400
4 жыл бұрын
Her face is not 70....
far the best interview by fashion designer
On top of how classy and elegant she is, I can totally understand why younger men are attracted to her. The way she talks and reacts, there’s something so young, passionate, and lively there, which makes her seem so much more youthful and energetic (and obviously she’s in an amazing shape). Such a pity that Oxford couldn’t find someone who knows transitioning words other than “absolutely” to conduct the interview …
good advice on being "paid to learn". she also such a pleasant energy.
@lucyg2949
4 жыл бұрын
Could you please tell me what that means ?get paid to learn,does it mean you have to pay something (money or anything )to learn things ?
@shttc900
4 жыл бұрын
@@lucyg2949 she meant that the best way to learn is to work for someone who is an expert in the field that you're wanting to work in. Then you can learn from them and at the same time, you're being paid because you're working under them.
@lucyg2949
4 жыл бұрын
@@shttc900 yes exactly, I watched other interviews of her and got the idea, thanks a lot tho !🤗🤗💗
Never felt so wise after watching this, just love it!
What a wonderful interview. So real ! Thanks to the interviewer and V Wang,. 💕🇨🇦
Amazing! The interview is inspiring!❤️
She designs wedding gown. Some of the most beautiful wedding gowns worn by celebrities or royal families, were designed by her.
I helped an Asian American businesswoman with her fashion line. Though she had wealth or initial investment, also by luck and her own creative vision. Her items are fair trade and she personally knows the families and people overseas (Nepal) whom craft with cashmere. I hope they (Ms. Vera Wang ) are friends now.
I really like her Designer Gowns, unique, elegant and impressive!
@eunicehoi6508
4 жыл бұрын
same as herself
It's such a gift to hear from people's experiences and see them with a smile on their eyes while listening to questions, such a humble and inspiring being
Amazing woman with incredible talent and integrity, well-educated!!!
She is so humble and gorgeous and very inspiring!! Nice interview!!
Met her a few times back when she was just opening the bridal boutique. Very down to earth and nice.
She has a lot in her to share. Bravo Vera Wang
Great interview! So glad I came across this
Such an interesting talk. She's so beyond inspiring. A different level of energy.
What an inspiring talk!
Love the passion and decisiveness. Sharp. ☁️🐻❤️
Absolutely adore her
I have great respect for her passion and authenticity. I love her classic timeless designs.
She is so young compared with other 70yo
She is very humble and beautiful woman!
Excellent video. Thank you Oxford Union. Excellent interview. Happy autumn.
So wonderful finding this channel..learn so much from humble speech ever.
A truly amazing designer and artist!
Thank you very much for sharing this interesting and stimulating talks a great rapport also for the audience.🙏
This woman is an example of hard work and success...much respect.
A woman of passion, formed by time, beautiful inside out. ❤️
It nice to see a well known celebrity like Vera Wang who has let herself age gracefully...no botox or face lift...she looks great!
She is amazing !!
I hope and pray to reach this Vera Wang-level of class, humility and eloquence
My major is fashion design, then did knitting fabric for 14 years, then retired... many memories in there, thank your for your talk, thanks.
Why is the crowd sitting like that? They probably got neck pain after this interview.
@Bailey110489
4 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣
@mengyiyuan3243
4 жыл бұрын
so true
@beautylife310
4 жыл бұрын
Exactly what I thought! Twist your neck like that in 60 mins, not good at all...
@E-Kat
3 жыл бұрын
I recon there was no room for the camera, therefore the sitting which should have been facing her, was moved to the side. That’s my thinking.
Thank you Vera Wang . I think we’re can change the world and the world can change we. Just learn and listen and use your heart and your spirit. I know it dangerous. But I don’t want change everything I want people love and respect and I like your style 🙏🏻
Terrible interviewer.. not connected to his guest or even the topic of the interview! She seems so fun and effervescent.. so lively ! It could have been so much better.. Nevertheless .. enjoyed listening to her ..
18:30 I love THIS so much. How she talks about SELF-EXPRESSION and creativity in this way. SUCCESS how vulnerable and strong the way she expressed herself about this.
the Amazing Vera Wang!!
Very interesting woman. I really enjoyed hearing her speak.
love her! such an inspiration also so humble and looks great
she inspires me so much
Love this interview, thank you for sharing
Thank You!!!!!!!!!!
She deserved a much better interviewer. Vera Wang - Such a legend and an amazing person!
She is wonderful.
How does she maintain that hair? Looks so healthy and voluminous
@mangkanor9403
4 жыл бұрын
Be asian
@adrianag8502
4 жыл бұрын
money 💰
@Aaandreee11619
4 жыл бұрын
Asian genes
@shareem8093
4 жыл бұрын
Money. Not all Asian people can have that perfect hair at her age.
@kiraoo5201
4 жыл бұрын
Sharee M agree, lived in China nearly 10 years and have seen many balding woman, more than in other parts of the world. Vera is just awesome.
God Vera has so much emotional intelligence, how incredibly awkward this video was but she just delivered her message love her.
I am a big fan of Vera’s clothes and am happy to get to know her better through this interview. I like to support a business that is run by a woman thatvInlike and can respect, who is humble,like able and full of integrity is a pleasure to me since I think consumer responsibility is a very important aspect of how I ant to spend my hard earned money. Vera deserves success and support! She seems like a very nice woman and I am happy thatbInlove her clothing lines sonI can continue to purchase her clothes and feel good about who I am supporting!
wooow she has such a youthful personality
Can you change the thumbnail? She’s so much better than that in the video.
@Rollinjoint
4 жыл бұрын
i know!!!!!
@indeficit2
4 жыл бұрын
not really..
Remarkable talent. Inspirational to young men and women everwhere. Limitless imagination.
I've enjoyed all her clothes and jewelry designs. The quality, also, of materials used were, the best.
Very articulate, smart, exudes confidence and grace.
It was a really great conversation! I love her attitude and passion. 🥰✨