Donna Karan

Born Donna Ivy Faske in Queens, New York City, Donna Karan was immersed in the world of fashion from an early age. Her mother was a model and worked in a designer showroom, while her father was a tailor and haberdasher. This early exposure to fabric, design, and the garment industry undoubtedly shaped her future path. She spent much of her high school years in the art department before attending the prestigious Parsons School of Design. Karan's career took off when she began…