Vera Wang
Fashion designer listed in Epstein's black book
Fashion designer who appeared in Epstein's black book. Part of the New York social circuit where Epstein maintained contacts. No allegations of wrongdoing in connection with Epstein have been made.
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Vera Wang appears in records associated with Jeffrey Epstein, including flight logs, contact lists, or legal documents. Appearance in these records does not imply any wrongdoing or criminal conduct. Many individuals had legitimate professional or social interactions.
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Background
Vera Wang is a prominent American fashion designer best known for founding the Vera Wang Bridal House, headquartered at various locations in New York City including 15 East 26th Street and a bridal shop at 991 Madison Avenue. She is one of the most recognized names in bridal fashion and high-end couture. Notably, she designed Chelsea Clinton's wedding dress, as referenced in a profile of Hillary Clinton found among Epstein's documents.
Vera Wang's father, described in one research document as 'oil mogul Cece Wang,' was identified as among Jeffrey Epstein's early social connections. This family connection appears to predate Vera Wang's own documented interactions with Epstein. Wang appeared in Epstein's black book with three phone numbers, and extensive email correspondence between Epstein's office and Wang's office was recovered in financial trust-related document productions.
There are no allegations of wrongdoing against Vera Wang in connection with the Epstein case. The documentary evidence indicates a social and professional relationship centered on bridal appointments, showroom visits, intern placement assistance, and social scheduling.
Epstein Connection
Vera Wang is connected to the Epstein case through multiple channels: (1) her father Cece Wang was identified as one of Epstein's early social connections in a due diligence research profile; (2) she appeared in Epstein's black book with three phone numbers; (3) extensive email correspondence from 2013 through 2017 between Epstein's office (primarily through assistant Lesley Groff) and Wang's office (primarily through her PA Nina Furia) documents ongoing social and professional contact including bridal appointments, showroom visits, apartment visits, and intern referrals; and (4) Epstein possessed invitations to her Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week shows. The nature of the relationship appears to be social-professional, situated within the broader New York high-society network in which Epstein operated.
Key Allegations(5)
Vera Wang appeared in Jeffrey Epstein's black book with three phone numbers, indicating she was part of his contact network.
documentedVera Wang's father, 'oil mogul Cece Wang,' was identified as one of Epstein's early social connections in a due diligence research profile.
documentedEpstein and Vera Wang communicated directly or through staff, arranging phone calls, meetings, bridal appointments, showroom visits, and apartment visits between at least January 2013 and March 2017.
documentedEpstein facilitated or attempted to facilitate intern placement at Vera Wang's company, with Wang's office requesting a resume for an 'Agnelli intern.'
documentedEpstein arranged bridal appointments at Vera Wang's shop for unnamed individuals, with emails asking 'do you want vera wang for her?'
documentedLegal Status
Vera Wang appears in Epstein's black book and in numerous emails and scheduling documents recovered during investigations. She has not been charged, investigated, or named as a witness or victim in connection with the Epstein case. No allegations of wrongdoing have been made against her.
Notable Statements(4)
“Hello Dawn! Hope you are well....it has been awhile. I know”
“Re: Jeffrey Epstein Can he call now?”
“Vera Wang works by appointment only which typically take about an hour. They are pretty wide open tomorrow”
“Unfortunately, Vera is not available to meet up at the dress store today”
Key Relationships(2)
Extensive email correspondence between Epstein's office and Wang's office from 2013 to 2017 documenting phone calls, meetings, bridal appointments, showroom and apartment visits, and intern referrals. Wang appeared in Epstein's black book with three phone numbers. Her father Cece Wang was identified as an early Epstein social connection.
Lesley Groff, Epstein's executive assistant, served as primary intermediary coordinating meetings, appointments, and phone calls between Epstein and Vera Wang's office, as documented in multiple emails.
Timeline(11 events)
Epstein's email lists Vera Wang's Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week show (Spring 2011 collection) at Lincoln Center as part of his fashion week and event schedule.
Email sent regarding Vera Wang bridal appointments, noting she 'works by appointment only' and that the schedule was 'pretty wide open tomorrow.'
Email from Vera Wang (identified as 'Wang (Becker) Vera' of Bridal House Ltd.) to a contact in Epstein's office regarding Jeffrey Epstein.
Email from Lesley Groff reports that 'Vera is not available to meet up at the dress store today.'
Vera Wang's office requests the resume for an 'Agnelli intern' through Epstein's office.
Calendar reminder and email correspondence about whether Jeffrey Epstein can speak with Vera Wang. Nina Furia, PA to Vera Wang, asks 'Can he call now?'
Email exchange between Epstein and Lesley Groff confirming 'Vera Wang 10am Friday' meeting.
Epstein email mentions 'vera wang' alongside other activities ('be our guest, twinkles, bills burgers, vera wang').
Email from Ramsey Elkholy to Epstein: 'Pls mention Vera Wang showroom.'
Email exchange between Epstein and Lesley Groff regarding Vera Wang.
Email from Epstein regarding Vera Wang: 'yes her last name was canals thanks.'
At a Glance
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1 source for black book status
Epstein's Black Book
“Listed with 3 phone numbers in the contact directory seized by authorities”
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Document Mentions
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