Eileen Fisher facts for kids
Eileen Fisher was born on June 6, 1951. She is an American fashion designer and a successful business owner. She started her own clothing company for women called Eileen Fisher Inc.
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Eileen Fisher's Early Life
Eileen Fisher grew up in Des Plaines, Illinois. She was the second of seven children in her family. When she wanted to go to college, her family could not help pay for it. Her father said they needed to save money for her younger brother's education.
Eileen shared in an interview that this did not bother her. She understood it was how things were back then. She never expected money from her parents. She paid for all her college fees herself. She worked as a waitress while studying at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
She first studied math, but then changed her major to interior design. She finished college in 1972. A year later, in 1973, Eileen moved to New York City. Before starting her fashion company, she worked as an interior designer and a graphic artist. Eileen has two children, Zackary and Sasha. She lives in Irvington, New York.
About the Eileen Fisher Company
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| Privately held company | |
| Industry | Retail |
| Genre | Fashion |
| Founded | 1984 |
| Founder | Eileen Fisher |
| Headquarters | , |
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Number of locations
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56+ |
| Products | Clothing |
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Number of employees
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800+ |
Eileen Fisher Inc. is an American company that Eileen Fisher started in 1984. She began her business with only $350. Her first big order came from a clothing design show in New York. It was for $3,000. Just three months later, she made $40,000 more in sales.
Company Growth and Sales
Eileen Fisher opened her first store in 1986. It was on East 9th Street in Manhattan. The company grew steadily over the years. In 2002, the company earned $144 million. The next year, in 2003, their earnings increased to $154 million. By 2015, the company's estimated earnings were over $300 million.
Where Products Are Made
As of 2003, about 35% of Eileen Fisher's clothes were made in the United States. The rest were made in China. The company made sure that its factories followed fair labor rules. These rules are set by an organization called Social Accountability International.
Global Reach and Employees
The company has grown a lot since it started. It now has over 1,200 employees. There are more than 56 Eileen Fisher stores in fifteen different states across the U.S.
In 2011, the company started to open stores outside the U.S. Their first Canadian store opened in Vancouver, British Columbia. In October 2012, they opened more stores in London, England. Today, Eileen Fisher clothes are sold in over 1,000 other stores. They also have 68 of their own retail stores.
Recycling Program
Eileen Fisher Inc. cares about the environment. They started a special recycling program. This program helps reduce waste from fabrics and clothing. Customers can bring back their "gently used" Eileen Fisher clothes. For each item, they get a $5 gift certificate.
After the clothes are cleaned, they are resold. The money earned from reselling these clothes helps a good cause. It funds business grants for women. It also supports leadership programs for young women.
See also
- List of fashion designers
- List of people from New York City
- List of University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign people
- List of New York companies
