Designer and fashion icon Vera Wang became a viral sensation during lockdown, with many people shocked by how youthful she looks at the age of 72.

In an exclusive interview with BBC 100 Women, the New York-born businesswoman shares her views on ageism and how she’s dealt with failure.

Interview by Nada Tawfik

Filmed by Andrew Blum

Produced by Georgina Pearce and Valeria Perasso

Edited by Rebecca Thorn