Carolina Herrera
Fashion designer with iconic collections
Born
January 8th, 1939
86 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Venezuela
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Born in Venezuela, established a notable fashion house that gained prominence in the 1980s. Achieved recognition for elegant and sophisticated designs, catering to high-profile clients. Expanded the brand to include fragrances, accessories, and bridal wear. Received numerous awards for contributions to fashion, including the Council of Fashion Designers of America’s Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement Award.
Founded the Carolina Herrera fashion house
Designed for First Ladies including Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
Awarded the CFDA's Lifetime Achievement Award
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