Dylan Lauren

Dylan was born in New York. Her father was the son of Jewish Belarusian immigrants; her mother was the daughter of Jewish immigrants and the Austrian Catholic mother. Her father might be a fashion legend, but Dylan Lauren’s career was certainly not served up in silver platter. This self-made entrepreneur worked hard for what she has—especially she chose a path that’s outside the realm of the family’s business.

After obtaining her degree in art history from Duke University, she founded Dylan’s Candy Bar in 2001. Surely, you’ve heard of the popular establishment. It’s even been featured in TV shows and music videos. Aside from being a fashion icon and heiress, Dylan is also an author. She wrote “Dylan’s Candy Bar: Unwrap Your Sweet Life.” Dylan also launched a foundation that supports animal welfare organizations. More recently, she was a judge on the ABC reality TV show, The Toy Box.