Tory Burch
Fashion designer and philanthropist
Born
June 17th, 1966
59 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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An American fashion designer, recognized for establishing a women's lifestyle brand that blends classic American style with bohemian flair. The brand gained prominence with the iconic 'Reva' flat, a ballet shoe that became a wardrobe staple. In addition to fashion, significant contributions to philanthropy are noted through the Tory Burch Foundation, which supports the empowerment of women entrepreneurs. The foundation provides resources and funding to help women on their path to business success.
Founded the Tory Burch brand in 2004
Launched the Tory Burch Foundation
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