Tory Burch facts for kids
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Tory Burch
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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 is also known for her work as a philanthropist, which means she helps others by giving money and time. Tory Burch is the leader of her own fashion company, Tory Burch LLC, where she is the executive chairman and chief creative officer. 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 near Valley Forge National Historical Park.
Her father was a successful investor. Tory went to the Agnes Irwin School in Rosemont. Her first job was at a clothing store called Benetton in a big shopping mall. After that, she went to the University of Pennsylvania. She studied art history and finished college in 1988.
Career Journey
Starting Out in Fashion
After college, Tory moved to New York City. She worked for a designer from Yugoslavia named Zoran. Then, she worked at Harper's Bazaar magazine. Later, she worked in public relations and advertising for famous brands like Vera Wang, Polo Ralph Lauren, and Loewe.
Creating 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" but is now known as Tory Burch. She opened her first store in a neighborhood in Manhattan called Nolita.
Her company has grown a lot since then. By 2023, there were more than 370 Tory Burch stores all over the world. Her fashion items are also sold in over 3,000 other stores. In 2015, Tory also launched a separate line of activewear, which is clothing for sports and exercise, called Tory Sport.
Awards and Special Recognition
Tory Burch has received many awards for her work in fashion and business.
- In 2005, she won the Rising Star Award for Best New Retail Concept.
- In 2007, she won an award for Accessory Brand Launch of the Year.
- In 2008, the Council of Fashion Designers of America named her Accessories Designer of the Year.
- From 2010 to 2020, Forbes magazine listed her six times as one of the World's 100 Most Powerful Women.
- In 2015, she was on the list of the 50 Most Powerful Moms. She also received an award from the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
- In 2019, Glamour magazine named her a Woman of the Year.
- In 2020, Forbes magazine featured her on its cover. They wrote about how her company managed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- In 2021, she became a founding member of the advisory council for the Smithsonian American Women's History Museum.
- In 2022, she received the Retail Excellence Award and the Parsons Table Award for her impact on the design industry. She also received the CARE Impact Award for Women's Inspirational Leadership.
- 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 the 100 Most Influential Companies. She was also honored as WWD Women's Designer of the Year.
- In 2025, she received the SCAD Étoile Award from Savannah College of Art and Design.
Helping Others: Philanthropy
Tory Burch is involved with many organizations that help people. She is on the boards of groups like the Council of Fashion Designers of America and the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
In 2009, Tory started the Tory Burch Foundation. This foundation helps women in the U.S. become more successful in business. It does this by offering small business loans, giving advice, and providing education for entrepreneurs. Some products sold in Tory Burch stores help support the foundation's work.
The Tory Burch Foundation has many programs. It offers business education and a special fellows program. This program gives women entrepreneurs money for education, mentoring, and chances to meet other business people. In 2023, the foundation teamed up with Billie Jean King to help women entrepreneurs in the sports industry.
In 2014, the foundation started a program with Bank of America. This program helps women entrepreneurs get affordable loans and advice. By the end of 2023, this program had given out $100 million in loans to over 5,500 women business owners.
In 2014, the Obama administration chose Tory Burch to be one of the first Presidential Ambassadors for Global Entrepreneurship. This group of successful American business people helps new entrepreneurs in the U.S. and around the world.
In March 2017, the Tory Burch Foundation launched a campaign called "Embrace Ambition." This campaign helps people understand that ambition is a good quality for everyone, not just men. The campaign includes videos with many famous people. Tory Burch also wrote an article about why equal pay for women is important for everyone. The foundation has hosted several "Embrace Ambition Summits" to support women's ambition and discuss stereotypes.
In June 2020, Newsweek recognized Tory Burch's company for helping during the pandemic. They provided $5 million worth of clothing and fabric for face masks and hospital gowns to healthcare workers.
In 2021, the Tory Burch company and the Parsons School of Design started a five-year partnership. Tory Burch also created a scholarship fund at Parsons to help students with financial aid. In April 2025, the Foundation honored Martha Stewart at a special breakfast event.
Personal Life
Tory Burch has three sons: Henry, Nicholas, and Sawyer. She also has three stepdaughters. She was married to J. Christopher Burch from 1996 to 2006. She still uses his last name. In 2014, she started dating Pierre-Yves Roussel. They got engaged in 2016 and married in November 2018. He became the CEO of her company in 2019.
Her company has been very successful. In November 2024, her net worth was reported to be $1.0 billion.
See also
In Spanish: Tory Burch para niños
- List of fashion designers
