1. Sue Wong is a Chinese-born American fashion designer best known for her dress designs with a contemporary twist based on old Hollywood glamor style.
12 Facts About Sue Wong
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Sue Wong owns Sue Wong Universe, based in Los Angeles, California.
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Sue Wong was born in the remote countryside of southern China.
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When she was nine years old, Sue Wong made her first blouse with her mom's Singer sewing machine from a scrap of fabric and some lace.
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In junior high and high school, Sue Wong designed and sewed herself a dress for each weekly dance of the school year.
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Sue Wong became an intern at Arpeja, a popular fashion-design label in the 1960s and '70s.
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In 1979, Sue Wong again attempted to establish her own business but was unsuccessful.
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Sue Wong finally found success when she founded her own clothing line in 1984.
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Sue Wong's clothing has been worn by Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus, Anne Hathaway, Jessica Biel, Vanessa Minnillo, Kelly Osbourne, Tyra Banks, and other celebrities.
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In 2004, Sue Wong bought The Cedars, a hilltop villa in Los Feliz, originally built in 1926 for French film director and screenwriter Maurice Tourneur.
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Sue Wong spent two years restoring the mansion to its intended 1920s state.
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Sue Wong has a collection of over 200 paintings and sculptures.