Tory Burch facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Tory Burch
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Tory Burch in 2009
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| Born |
Tory Robinson
June 17, 1966 |
| Education | University of Pennsylvania (BA) |
| Occupation | Fashion designer Chairman and Chief Creative Officer of Tory Burch LLC |
| Spouse(s) |
William Macklowe
(m. 1993, divorced)J. Christopher Burch
(m. 1996; div. 2006)Pierre-Yves Roussel
(m. 2018) |
Tory Burch (born June 17, 1966) is an American fashion designer and businesswoman. She also helps others through her charity work. She is the main leader and creative director of her own fashion company, Tory Burch LLC. In 2020, Forbes magazine named her one of the most powerful women in the world.
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Early life and education
Tory Burch was born in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. Her parents were Reva and Ira Earl "Bud" Robinson. She grew up with her three brothers in a very old farmhouse. This house was built in the Georgian style and was close to Valley Forge National Historical Park.
Her father was a successful investor. He owned a seat on the stock exchange and a company that made paper cups. Tory's mother's family was Jewish.
Tory went to the Agnes Irwin School in Pennsylvania. Her first job was at a clothing store called Benetton. After high school, she went to the University of Pennsylvania. She studied art history and finished her degree in 1988. While there, she was part of a sorority called Kappa Alpha Theta.
Career
Starting out in fashion
After college, Tory moved to New York City. She worked for a designer named Zoran. Then, she worked at Harper's Bazaar magazine. Later, she worked in public relations and advertising. She gained experience at famous fashion companies like Vera Wang, Polo Ralph Lauren, and Loewe.
Her own fashion brand
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Tory Burch started her own fashion company in February 2004. It was first called "TRB by Tory Burch." Later, it became known as Tory Burch. She opened her first store in the Nolita area of Manhattan.
By 2023, her company had grown a lot. There are now more than 370 Tory Burch stores around the world. Her fashion items are also sold in over 3,000 other stores. In 2015, Tory also launched a separate line of activewear called Tory Sport. This line is for sports and exercise.
Awards and recognition
Tory Burch has won many awards for her work. In 2005, she won the Rising Star Award for her new retail idea. In 2007, she won an award for her accessory brand. The Council of Fashion Designers of America named her Accessories Designer of the Year in 2008.
Working Mother magazine put her on their list of 50 Most Powerful Moms in 2015. She also received a humanitarian award from the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
Forbes magazine often includes Tory Burch on its list of the world's 100 Most Powerful Women. In 2020, she was listed as the 88th most powerful woman. In 2019, Glamour magazine named her a Woman of the Year. Forbes also featured her on their cover in 2020. They wrote about how her company managed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
In 2021, she became a founding member of an advisory group. This group helps the Smithsonian American Women's History Museum. In 2022, she received the Retail Excellence Award. This award recognized her leadership in the fashion industry. She also got the Parsons Table Award from the Parsons School of Design. This award honors people who have made a big impact on design.
In 2023, she was nominated for Womenswear Designer of the Year. Harper's Bazaar named her Designer of the Year. In 2024, Time magazine named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world. Her company was also on Time's list of 100 Most Influential Companies. She was also honored as WWD Women's Designer of the Year in 2024.
Helping others (Philanthropy)
Tory Burch helps many organizations. She is on the boards of groups like the Council of Fashion Designers of America. She also helps the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. She is part of the Council on Foreign Relations.
In 2009, Tory Burch started the Tory Burch Foundation. This foundation helps women in the U.S. become more successful in business. It gives them small business loans. It also offers advice and education on how to run a business. Tory's stores sell special products. The money from these sales helps support the foundation's work.
The Tory Burch Foundation has many programs. It offers an education program for entrepreneurs. It also has a fellows program. This program gives grants and mentoring to women who want to start businesses. In 2023, the foundation started a new program. It helps women entrepreneurs in the sports industry. This program is with Billie Jean King and the International Tennis Federation.
In 2014, the foundation started the Capital Program with Bank of America. This program gives women business owners access to affordable loans. By the end of 2023, this program had given $100 million in loans. Over 5,500 women entrepreneurs received help.
In 2014, the Obama administration chose Tory Burch for a special group. This group helps develop new entrepreneurs around the world.
In 2017, the Tory Burch Foundation launched a campaign called "Embrace Ambition." This campaign helps people understand that ambition is good for everyone. It shows that ambition should be seen positively in women, just like in men. The campaign included a video with many famous people. Tory Burch also wrote an article in Time magazine. She wrote about why equal pay for women is important.
The foundation has hosted several "Embrace Ambition Summits." These events support women's ambition. They also discuss old ideas about women in the workplace.
In June 2020, Newsweek recognized Tory Burch's company. They praised it for helping during the COVID-19 pandemic. The company gave $5 million worth of clothing. They also provided fabric for face masks and hospital gowns. These items went to healthcare workers.
In 2021, the Tory Burch company partnered with the Parsons School of Design. They created a scholarship fund. This fund helps students who need financial aid.
Personal life
Tory Burch has been married three times. In 1993, she married William Macklowe. They divorced within a year. In 1996, she married J. Christopher Burch. He was an investor. They had three sons together: Henry, Nicholas, and Sawyer. She also has three stepdaughters from his earlier marriage. They divorced in 2006. Tory continued to use his last name.
She dated Lance Armstrong in 2007. Later, she was linked to Lyor Cohen. In November 2018, Tory Burch married Pierre-Yves Roussel. He used to be a leader at a big fashion company called LVMH. He became the CEO of Tory's company in 2019. Tory became the Executive Chairman and Chief Creative Officer. They had been dating since 2014.
Forbes magazine estimated that Tory Burch was a billionaire in 2013. Her net worth was about $1.0 billion. As of November 2024, her net worth is reported to be $1.0 billion again.
See also
In Spanish: Tory Burch para niños
