Donna Karan: How She Turned Her Passion Into A Career
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I spoke to Donna Karan, who is the founder of Donna Karan International and author of My Journey, about her unexpected career in fashion, what she learned from her parents, how her success has led to various philanthropic efforts, her recommendations to women and best career advice. Karan launched the Donna Karan []
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92: Donna Karan - How to Create a Career in Fashion
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The Donna Karan Interview • Scent Lodge
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Donna Karan: Born Into Fashion - WSJ
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The Donna Karan Interview • Scent Lodge
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This model now has a singing career, thanks to Donna Karan
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Donna Karan Fall 2006 Ready-to-Wear Collection
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Deskside: Donna Karan - The Coveteur - Coveteur: Inside Closets
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PDF) Cinema and the End of Fashion
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This model now has a singing career, thanks to Donna Karan
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Deskside: Donna Karan - The Coveteur - Coveteur: Inside Closets
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PDF) Cinema and the End of Fashion
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Donna Karan on Turning 70, the Source of Her Social Conscience
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