Tory Burch is a mother, a designer, a friend, a socialite and an American Icon. Born June 15th, 1966 she is the daughter of Reva and Buddy Robinson. Her mother is a former actress and her father was a wealthy investor. Burch grew up in Philadelphia alongside her brothers Robert, James, and Leonard. She attended the University of Pennsylvania where she earned a degree in Art History. After college she worked with various design firms including Polo Ralph Lauren where she was a copywriter, Calvin Klein, and Vera Wang.

Tory Burch

All great experiences which aided in the planning and execution of her design venture TRB by Tory Burch. TRB by Tory Burch was the name of the original brand launched in 2004, it is now known simple as Tory Burch. Tory Burch the brand received the Oprah seal of approval in 2005 when Oprah had her on the show to discuss those fabulous tunics of hers. Since then Tory Burch has catapulted into an American classic. Weekend trips start with a Tory Burch duffel, and end with a Tory Burch cardigan worn with the Reva Ballerina Flat. The Reva flat is so famous that it not only has been copied countless times but it sits in over 400,000 closets.

The Tory Burch Reva Ballerina Flat

The Bohemian-Luxe style of Tory Burch is the preferred style for moms, socialites, tastemakers and anyone who enjoys great design, quality and a mid-level price point. The average item at Tory Burch is $250, while many items like tanks, shirts, the Reva Flat, the Resin Cuff to name a few are well under the $250 price point. A price point that has garnered Tory Burch a cult following which created a demand for a broader retail presence. Tory Burch LLC operates over 18 freestanding shops in over 16 cities and can be found at various department stores including Saks Fifth Avenue, Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom and Bloomingdale’s.

The Tory Burch Store in Soho