Oprah recently called her “the next big thing in fashion.” Her website hit 8 million hits that day. She was born in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania in 1967. She majored in Art History, but never used her degree. She worked for lines like Ralph Lauren and Vera Wang, but never designed clothes. Who is she? Famed designer, Tory Burch of course.
So how did a girl who didn’t major in fashion, and never designed clothing start her own clothing line? She knew what she wanted to do and went for it. In 2004, she started her own line, with tunics and the famous “Reva” flat. Once she appeared on the Oprah show in 2005, success was only natural.
According to the Los Angeles Times, by 2008, 300,000 pairs of her signature flat had been sold. She is an example of how to live the American Dream, that’s for sure. Her annual sales are around $200 million.
hotpants™ says
I really want a pair of those flats, but they’re not exactly in my budget.
Erika says
Tory Burch is one of my idols – I just adore her. Amazing post!! 🙂
The Aly Way says
I love the way this post turned out! Fabulous job! All the links are great! I’ll make sure to get to my computer earlier next Friday. Happy Weekend!
~www.thealyway.blogspot.com~
Melissa: Write it in Lipstick says
This is an awesome story. Oprah can make anyone famous. Love it.
I am coming back next Friday to link up.
Write it in Lipstick
Carroll says
Fabulous Tory Burch post!!! Thanks for the details of her background. I just love stories about people’s journeys!! 🙂
Heather Pranitis says
Today was fun! Looking forward to checking out everyone’s posts tonight. I’m looking forward to next week. 😉
garden state prep says
I love Tory Burch and love this post!
Michelle says
Love this. So stylish. Beyond glad I discovered your blog. I’m absolutely in love with this. I’d really be glad if you visit mine too. Check it out for updates every day about the latest fashion news, trends and street style. Would love your support. Kisses from Brazil xoxo
PS: If you follow me, I’ll follow you back.
http://www.dailycatwalk.blogspot.com
Hannah says
I’m loving this new Fashion Friday!! You picked a great one for today. I heart TB! Have a wonderful weekend!!
XOXO,
Hannah
Collette Osuna says
Hi Sweets..I puffy heart TB:) I saw your message on my blog…I have no idea what you mean about linking up? Like the others did here already? yikes….Im an idiot, or maybe its just Friday, lol
Charity H says
Love love love!! You just made my mediocre day marvelous! TB is one of my top 10 favorite designers…and I just may do a Fashion Friday sometime instead of my normal “Isle of View Friday” Love the new feature!!
Lilaanaa says
nice blog
meghan says
i love tory burch. she’s amazing. i actually used that dress in my friday’s fancies post on my blog. i haven’t seen that bag on her website, but i would totally be dying for it as well had i seen it earlier. it almost looks like a speedy with a tory look to it!
Lindsey Leigh says
Tory is BEYOND fab… Can’t get enough of her!
Becky-May says
Beautiful post! I am in love with the bike. I need one in my life I’m sure!
Lovely blog!
The Flower Girl
thebohemiangoods.blogspot.com
Sarah Elizabeth says
just linked up girl!! xoxo
christine donee says
those canvas slip ons look uber comfortable. Yes, I just said uber. oh well….
Karena says
Loved hearing all of the background on Tory Burch.
She is darling and all of her fashions are as well!
Do come and enter my Giveaway (something French Inspired) from the Zhush!!You will love it!
xoxo
Karena
Art by Karena
Ruby@Ruby'sMusings says
Loved the first Fashion Friday post!
Jill Pineda says
Tory Burch is such an inspiration! Her designs are fabulous =)
Thanks for the sweet comment LINK IT UP girl!!!
Have an awesome weekend! xoxo
<3
Jill
http://www.jillpineda.blogspot.com
High Heeled Life says
Tory is one of my fav’s great post!! congrat’s on your launch of Fashion Fridays!! xo HHL
Pink Champagne says
Oh how I adore Tory! So much eye candy in one post.
And hip, hip, hooray for the first Fashion Friday! I’m coming to the fashion party with bells on! XOXO
{Selma} Crazy Little World Of Mine says
Oh yeah, she’s one of my favorites! 🙂 Great post girl. 🙂
Happy Friday.
Keeping up with Kindra says
such a great idea! I will definetely be linking up next week 🙂
http://www.keepingupwithkindra.blogspot.com
Pop Champagne says
that’s crazy that she has never attended fashion school and she is huge now. those stores all look like closets I wish are mine!!
Trish says
What a gorgeous post Kori, could you just die over all the Tory Burch perfection? I would LOVE to have the TB trike from NM to cart my goodies around with little Jolie! Thanks so much for hosting, I’ve linked up today, so much fun!! Happy weekend doll! xoox
travelkate says
I’m a big fan of Tory Burch! Love this feature!
http://travelmoonblog.blogspot.com
FFC411 says
I heart that trike!! Amazing.
Val says
I heart her so much!!!!! Happy Friday!
Amanda says
Love her! I had no idea that she was so relatively “new” – I seem to see her stuff EVERYWHERE so I just figured she’d been around for ages 🙂
Fashionista622 says
Happy Fashion Friday! What a great post and synopsis on Tory Burch. I have always been a fan of her work and her drive as a woman, she is very inspirational.
Congrats on the First Fashion Friday, Many more to come I’m sure. Great way to connect with great blogs, so thank you for this!
Shasta Anne says
I j’adore Tory too and I am also having a steamy, lusty moment over that same satchel!
My heart skipped a beat when I found out about your new fabulous “Fashion Friday’s”! *LOVE*
The designer of your blog button did an excellent job! I am so impressed with her work!
I am going to join FF’s today too. I’m either going to do the standard (blog post) or a vlog about fashion!
Thank you Kori!
xoxo
*Simply Colette* says
Great post! Sorry didn’t mean to upload twice… was having issues with the Linky Tool. 🙂 Happy Friday!
Shabbychicdiva says
LOVE these styles. SOO pretty! Great post! Winona
Heather Pranitis says
I like it!
christine {bijouandboheme} says
Love this – she’s amazing and the artwork in her house- j’adore. She can do no wrong.
carrie {steinbeck says} says
I really want her white shirt dress! Love the new Friday feature! And thanks for adding me to your blog list. Have a great weekend!
Alyson says
Love your new post. And, Tory is a perfect first profile! Have a bit of a girl crush on her. 🙂
xo
alyson
http://www.theaveragegirlsguide.com
ps: giveaway now happening!
Michelle says
I love love love Tory Burch!!! I love this blog hop idea!! And, you stole my heart when I saw you had my button on your page. 🙂
Happy Friday, love!!!
Ashly@Moon Walk says
I love the post. I just heard today on the Gail King Show that O is trying to do a makeover show with Donald Trump!
Southern Living: Preppy Style says
Love Tory!
Ruth says
Great post. I didn’t know that about Tory
Little Miss Can't Be Wrong says
swoon… LOVE tory. and all of her gorgeous dresses. i especially need that shirtdress!!
i’m linking up with one of my favorite posts, my ode to gwyneth paltrow. swoon!