Successful hunters: Tory Burch and her fashion empire

Tory Burch is among the sixteen women chosen by the prestigious Forbes magazine as the most powerful entrepreneurs in the world. The Evening Standard calls her the billionaire businesswoman who has built a 200-store fashion empire on the Upper East Side "in just thirteen years and shows no sign of slowing down." ”.

It is estimated that his fortune is around 600 million dollars, according to Forbes, although perhaps his greatest popularity reached him in 2001, when he was only 35 years old, he received an offer that very few can dream of. The presidency of the LVMH conglomerate (Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior, Fendi, Dom Pérignon and Veuve Clicquot), a holding company with a market value of 127 million dollars.

Burch's answer shows that sometimes you don't have to give up your family to have a successful career. She had two children and the third was on the way, the now successful designer and owner of her own fashion empire said no to the industry giant.

A native of Valley Forge in Philadelphia, Burch graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a degree in art history. She moved to New York to pursue her career in the fashion industry. In his beginnings, he worked for prestigious firms such as Ralph Lauren, Vera Wank or Loewe.

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Success Hunters: Tory Burch and her fashion empire

In 2004, she launched her own company, Tory Burch, from the Nolita neighborhood of Manhattan. A luxury brand defined by classic American sportswear, with an eclectic sensibility and affordability for a broad spectrum of customers. It embodies the personal style and spirit of its CEO and designer, Tory Burch.

The brand as a lifestyle concept with multiple product categories, including apparel, handbags, shoes and jewelry. Tory's first boutique in New York was designed as if it were a room in a house, rather than a typical store. The designers of these stores have opted for a very particular look in the brand's distribution stores: lacquered doors, mirrored walls and Lucite brand accessories.

In October 2009, Tory Burch Eyewear was launched in collaboration with Luxottica, a classic collection with modern twists, reflecting Burch's goal of creating something distinctive yet affordable.

Personal Imprint

Tori Burch has always tried to infuse her own way of life into her companies. Her creator's love of art, music, culture and travel are reflected in the collection, giving rise to graphic prints, bold colors and unique details throughout the brand's signatures.

Burch is the recipient of several fashion industry awards including CFDA Accessories Designer of the Year in 2008 and Rising Star in 2005 from Fashion Group International. Among his clients are Oprah Winfrey, Jennifer Lopez, Gwyneth Paltrow and Hilary Swank.

Tory Burch has her own foundation to support women and families through grants and microfinance with a focus on the sustainability of women-owned small businesses. Through training work, it provides women with channels to achieve their aspirations as entrepreneurs and leaders.