Eileen Fisher facts for kids
Eileen Fisher (born June 6, 1951) is a famous American fashion designer and a smart businesswoman. She is the person who started the popular women's clothing brand called Eileen Fisher Inc.
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About Eileen Fisher
Eileen Fisher grew up in Des Plaines, Illinois, as the second of seven children. When she decided to go to college, her family couldn't help much with the costs. Eileen worked hard as a waitress to pay for her own schooling at the University of Illinois.
She first studied math, but then changed her major to interior design. She graduated in 1972. In 1973, Eileen moved to New York City. Before starting her own fashion business, she worked as an interior designer and a graphic artist. Today, she has two children, Zackary and Sasha, and lives in Irvington, New York.
Eileen Fisher's 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 with only $350. Her very first order at a fashion show in New York was for $3,000! Just three months later, she made $40,000 more in sales. She opened her first store in 1986 in Manhattan.
Company Growth
The company grew steadily over the years. In 2002, it made $144 million in sales, and $154 million in 2003. By 2015, the company's sales were estimated to be over $300 million.
Eileen Fisher Inc. has more than 1,200 employees. They have over 56 stores in fifteen different states across the United States.
Global Reach
In 2011, the company started to open stores outside the U.S. Their first Canadian store opened in Vancouver, British Columbia. They also opened stores in London, England, in October 2012. The company now sells its clothes in over 1,000 other stores and has 68 of its own retail stores.
Recycling Program
Eileen Fisher Inc. cares about the environment. To help reduce fabric waste, the company started a special recycling program. 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 fund business grants for women and 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
