Eileen Fisher: Eileen Fisher
Marcus Marritt for NPR
In 1983, Eileen Fisher signed up for a fashion trade show with no experience, no garments, no patterns or sketches – nothing but a few ideas for a women's clothing line focused on simplicity.
Within three weeks, she came up with 12 pieces, a logo, and a name: Eileen Fisher.
Today, the Eileen Fisher brand is still known for its elegant and minimalist designs, but it has grown to more than 60 locations and makes over $300 million in annual revenue.
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