Eileen Fisher
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| Type | Private |
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| Industry | Retail |
| Founded | 1984 |
| Founder(s) | Eileen Fisher |
| Headquarters | Irvington, New York, United States |
| Number of locations | 56+ |
| Products | Clothing |
| Employees | 800+ |
| Website | eileenfisher.com |
Eileen Fisher is a clothing designer and founder of the American women's clothing retailer, Eileen Fisher, Inc. Her clothing is known for simplicity. The company has sometimes used non-traditional models in print advertisements, including its own employees.
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[edit] Biography
Fisher grew up outside Des Plaines, Illinois,[1] attended the University of Illinois,[2] and moved to New York City in 1973. She worked as an interior designer and as a graphic artist before establishing her own business. She has two children, Zack and Sasha, and lives in Irvington, New York.
[edit] Company
Fisher founded the company bearing her name in 1984 with just US$350.[3] Her first order at a New York clothing design show was for $3000, which was followed three months later with $40,000 in additional sales.[3] She opened her first retail store in 1991.[1]
In 2002 the company earned $144 million in revenue[4] and in 2003 $154 million.[3] As of 2003, 35% of Eileen Fisher clothing was manufactured in the United States while the rest was made in China in compliance with Social Accountability International's SA8000.[4]
The company now has over 800 employees, consists of over 56 retail stores, and operates in fifteen states.[2] In 2011 the company expanded outside the US, opening its first store in Vancouver, Canada with plans to launch in Britain.[1]
[edit] References
- ^ a b c Shambora, Jessica (18 September 2011). "Eileen Fisher's Timeless Vision". Fortune. http://money.cnn.com/2011/09/15/smallbusiness/eileen_fisher.fortune/index.htm. Retrieved 14 December 2011.
- ^ a b Bloom, Amy (December 2003). "Women of the Year 2003: Eileen Fisher". Ms.. http://www.msmagazine.com/dec03/woty2003_fisher.asp. Retrieved 2009-02-16.
- ^ a b c Caplin, Joan (1 July 2004). "Eileen Fisher First, suit yourself". CNNMoney.com. http://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/moneymag_archive/2004/07/01/372740/index.htm. Retrieved 2008-08-07.
- ^ a b Pofeldt, Elaine (1 October 2003). "The Nurturer Eileen Fisher/Eileen Fisher Inc.". Fortune. http://money.cnn.com/magazines/fsb/fsb_archive/2003/10/01/353434/. Retrieved 2008-08-07.
[edit] External links
- Official website
- Eileen Fisher designer profile at Fashion Model Directory
- Plus Size Eileen Fisher Clothing
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