Carolina Herrera
Vital Stats
Born María Carolina Josefina Pacanins y Niño in Caracas, Venezuela in 1939.
Married to Guillermo Behrens Tello 1955-65 (divorced).
Married to Reinaldo Herrera in 1968.
Four daughters, six grandchildren.
Resume
Debuted with a test colleciton in 1980, moved her family to New York.
Expanded her empire to include perfume, accessories and bridal.
CFDA Womenswear Designer of the Year, 2004.
Trademark Design
Glamorous day and eveningwear.
What You Might Not Know About Carolina Herrera
She attended her first couture show, at age 13. It was Cristobal Balenciaga.
She made international best-dressed lists before she became a designer.
When she became a fashion designer at age 41, it was her first job outside the home.
Famous clients included Jackie Onassis.
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