About
Tory Burch is a global apparel and accessories brand founded in 2004 by American designer and entrepreneur Tory Burch. The brand quickly gained recognition for its signature preppy-bohemian aesthetic, featuring popular items such as flats and tunics. Burch's background includes early experience working for Zoran, a designer whose clothes her mother wore, followed by roles at Harper's Bazaar and prominent fashion houses like Ralph Lauren, Vera Wang, and Loewe. She leveraged these experiences to build her own brand, choosing to open a retail store on day one, a decision that proved highly successful. Beyond fashion, Burch is a philanthropist, having launched the Tory Burch Foundation in 2009 to support women's empowerment and entrepreneurship in the United States. The brand's success is significant, boasting an estimated value of $1.5 billion and generating an estimated $1 billion in sales. Burch's achievements have also been recognized through various awards and her inclusion on Forbes' list of the World's 100 Most Powerful Women.