Vera Wang Tries On Every Wedding Dress She Designs (Exclusive) [Video]

Vera Wang is opening up about the creative process behind her iconic wedding dress designs.

Amid her latest collaboration with Zales for the Vera Wang LOVE Collection, Wang, 75, talks to PEOPLE about how she’s able to elevate her designs and stay creative after 55 years in the fashion industry.

“I think it comes from me,” the designer explains of how she continues to be inspired. “I mean, it comes from how I feel about fashion, how I feel about women, how I feel about design. And the incredible focus I’ve had for… This is my 55th year in the fashion industry. This is my 35th year with my own company. And it was my 75th birthday, so I think for me, it’s just a state of mind.”

Before debuting her bridal brand in 1990 after being unable to find a dress for her own wedding, Wang began her career as an editor at Vogueand later worked as design director for accessories …