TORY BURCH — A FASHIONABLE LIFE

1966

Borntory Robinson in Pennsylvania.

1988

Graduates from Pennsylvania University with a degree in art history. Works for Zoran, and as an assistant at Harper’s Bazaar anda copywriter at Ralph Lauren.

1993

Marries William Macklowe. They divorce within a year.

1996

Marries investor Chris Burch (right).

1997

Has her twin sons, Nicholas and Henry.

2001

Has her son Sawyer.

2004

Launches a lifestyle brand with a store in LA (above).

2006

Divorces Burch.

2009

Launches thetory Burch Foundation, providing low-cost loans for female entrepreneurs.

2011

Shows her collection at New York Fashion Week for the first time (above).

2012

Chris Burch starts a lawsuit against her to stop her involvement in the sale of his stake in the company. She files a countersuit. Becomes a billionaire.

2015

Launchestory Sport. Forbes names her the 73rd most powerful woman in the world.

2016

Engaged to chairman and CEO of LVMH Fashion Group, Pierre-yves Roussel.