News & Trends: American fashion designer Tory Burch is a business woman and philanthropist who was born, raised and educated in the Philadelphia metropolitan area.

After spending time in the fashion industry, working for designers like Ralph Lauren and Vera Wang, Tory Burch launched her own eponymous brand in 2004. After being endorsed by Oprah Winfrey the following year, Tory Burch was launched to great success. The "boho-preppy-luxe" label is available at Tory Burch boutiques, luxury department stores and online at ToryBurch.com.

Signatures of the brand include graphic prints, bold colors, ethnic details and the "T" logo found on clothing, accessories, handbags and footwear. Tory Burch designs are inspired by the designer's lifestyle, including art, photography, films travel, and the work of interior designer David Hicks.

Tory has been recognized for her designs with numerous awards and accolades, including 2008 CFDA Accessory Designer of the Year, 2007 Accessories Council of Excellence for Accessory Brand Launch of the Year, and 2005 Fashion Group International Rising Star Award for Best New Retail Concept.

Celebrity fans of Tory Burch include Cameron Diaz, Oprah Winfrey, Jennifer Lopez, Uma Thurman and Hilary Swank.

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Carly Zinderman is a Senior Staff Writer for JustLuxe, based just outside of Los Angeles, CA. Since graduating from Occidental College with a degree in English and Comparative Literary Studies, she has written on a variety of topics for books, magazines and online publications, but loves fashion and style best. In her spare time, when she?s not writing, Carly enjoys watching old movies, reading an...(Read More)