Biography about carolina herrera

(1939-)

Who Is Carolina Herrera?

Fashion designer Carolina Herrera was raised in Venezuela. She launched her fashion company in New York City and became a U.S.

citizen in 2009. Though she had no formal training before her first runway show in 1981, Herrera achieved success in women's and men's fashion, fragrances and more. Today her company has stores worldwide and billions in sales.

Her signature look includes well-tailored white blouses, which she notably paired with ballgown skirts.

Early Life

Carolina Herrera was born as María Carolina Josefina Pacanins y Niño in Caracas, Venezuela, on January 8, 1939.

Biography about carolina herrera

Herrera experienced a privileged childhood in Venezuela. She was one of four daughters born to Guillermo Pacanins and María Cristina Niño. Her father served as an air force officer, governor of Caracas and Venezuela's Minister of Foreign Affairs.

Herrera had a governess who taught her English and French.

Her youthful pastimes included tennis, riding and