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Donna Karan
(1948-)
Who Is Donna Karan?
One of the most influential fashion designers in the world, Donna Karan has left a lasting impact on the world of clothing, bringing uptown New York chic into the mainstream.
In 2004, she was the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Council of Fashion Designers of America.
Early Years
Karan was born Donna Ivy Faske on October 2, 1948, in Forest Hills, New York.
Donna karan biography pdf
From an early age Karan, who grew up in Hewlett, Long Island, was immersed in the world of fashion. Her mother worked as a model while her stepfather made a living as a suit designer.
Karan's family's influence was apparent in her early life.
By the age of 14, she had dropped out of school and begun selling clothing at a local boutique. In 1968, Karan was accepted into the highly respected Parsons School of Design in New York City.
While in school, Karan landed a prestigious summer job working for designer Anne Klein.
Her work there proved so impressive that w