You know Tory Burch??

THE TORY BURCH FOUNDATION SUPPORTS THE ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT OF WOMEN AND FAMILIES.

CEO & Designer, Tory Burch LLC

Tory Burch is an American fashion designer business woman and philanthropist, who has won several fashion awards for her designs. She was born, raised and educated in the Philadelphia metropolitan area.

Inspired by her own experience as a business owner and working mother, designer Tory Burch launched the Tory Burch Foundation (TBF) in 2009 to support the empowerment of women and families. A nonprofit 501 (c)(3) organization, TBF invests in the success and sustainability of women-owned businesses through grants and microfinance for women entrepreneurs. Through mentoring opportunities, TBF provide

s women and girls with the information and tools needed to achieve their aspirations as entrepreneurs and leaders.

TBF's first partner Accion, a national microfinance nonprofit, administers the Tory Burch Foundation Fund, providing microloans ranging from $500 to $50,000. Accion offers both access to capital and financial education to low- and moderate-income individuals, primarily minorities and women. TBF also partners with Women’s Initiative for Self Employment, a national microenterprise training and funding organization, to provide entrepreneurship training and guidance for high-potential, low-income women.

In order to support women entrepreneurs as they start and grow their businesses, TBF established a mentoring program in 2010. At mentoring events, primarily in the U.S., TBF matches leading business experts from a range of industries with entrepreneurs in need of coaching or advice. These programs also provide invaluable networking and peer collaboration opportunities. 

Tory believes that women are our best investment. TBF looks forward to expanding its efforts in order to help them achieve their goals.

2004

FIRST TORY BURCH BOUTIQUE OPENS IN NYC

Tory opens her flagship boutique at 257 Elizabeth Street, in the up and coming downtown neighborhood known as Nolita. The collection launches as a lifestyle concept from the outset with several categories including ready-to-wear, shoes, handbags and jewelry. Wholesale launches exclusively with Bergdorf Goodman and Scoop.

2005

TORY APPEARS ON OPRAH AS THE "NEXT BIG THING IN FASHION"

Toryburch.com receives 8 million hits the following day and recognition of the brand changes overnight.

Oprah wears Tory Burch tunics on the cover of O, The Oprah Magazine in June 2005 and July 2006 and often wears pieces from the collection on her show.

TORY IS AWARDED THE FASHION GROUP INTERNATIONAL RISING STAR AWARD FOR BEST NEW RETAIL CONCEPT

Tory is recognized for going in the opposite direction of the minimal retail design popular at the time. Wanting customers to feel like they were entering her living room instead of a boutique, Tory chose bright orange walls, green carpeting, vintage chandeliers and comfortable white couches to make the boutiques feel unique and luxurious.

Boutiques open in Los Angeles and Atlanta.

2006
THE REVA BALLERINA IS INTRODUCED
The signature ballet flat worn by women of every generation is launched and named in honor of Tory's good luck charm and style icon - her mother Reva. A timeless classic, the Reva is offered in new colors and fabrications every season. Celebrity fans include Cameron Diaz, Oprah Winfrey and Reese Witherspoon.

TORY BURCH LAUNCHES INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTION IN L

ONDON AND DUBAI
International distribution begins with prestigious retailer Harvey Nichols in London and Dubai adding to the brand's global appeal.

Boutiques open in Dallas, Costa Mesa, CA and Greenwich.

2007

TORY BURCH BECOMES A MEMBER OF THE COUNCIL OF FASHION DESIGNERS OF AMERICA

After only 3 years in business Tory is accepted as a member of the CFDA.

TORY BURCH RECEIVES ACE AWARD FOR ACCESSORY BRAND LAUNCH OF THE YEAR

Honored alongside Marc Jacobs and Valentino, Tory is recognized by the Accessories Council of Excellence due in large part to the phenomenal success of the Reva ballerina flat.

Boutiques open in East Hampton, Bal Harbour and Chicago. The first Tory Burch outlet opens at the Woodbury Common Premium Outlets in New York.

2008
TORY IS HONORED BY THE CFDA WITH THE ACCESSORY DESIGNER OF THE YEAR AWARD
Known as the Oscars of fashion, Tory is honored at the CFDA Awards by the American fashion community for her contribution to the industry. She attributes the company's success to her family and the team at Tory Burch in her acceptance speech.

MILAN SHOWROOM OPENS

After four and a half years in business, Tory Burch opens a showroom in the Italian fashion capital to continue to grow the brand's international distribution.

Boutiques open in Las Vegas, San Diego, Houston, San Francisco and Palm Beach.

2009
TORY BURCH FOUNDATION LAUNCHES
After realizing her dream of starting a company, Tory wanted to help other women entrepreneurs. The foundation provides economic opportunities to American women through microfinance.
Learn more at ToryBurchFoundation.org.

TORY BURCH EXPANDS TO ASIA
In December, Tory Burch opened its first international flagship, in Tokyo’s Ginza district, followed by a boutique in Manila a few weeks later.

TORYBURCH.COM RELAUNCHES
Tory Burch brings the boutique experience online with ToryBurch.com. The site includes Tory's Must-Haves and Blog, which highlights the collection's inspiration and trends, posts regular features on travel, culture and tastemakers. It also features music and video and integrates Tory's Facebook and Twitter pages.