(1939- )
Born in Venezuela, Herrera founded her company in New York in 1981 and launched her fragrance line in 1988. Her signature is clothing that is classic and sophisticated. In 2004, she was the recipient of the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) Women's Designer of the Year Award. Carolina Herrera is owned by Barcelona-based beauty and fashion conglomerate Puig.
Historical Dictionary of the Fashion Industry. Francesca Sterlacci and Joanne Arbuckle.