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. PLUS for our postscript “How You Built That,” how Louisiana butcher Charlie Munford is helping popularize wild boar meat.
Eileen Fisher: Eileen Fisher
By NPR
Nov 6, 2017 | 12:01 AM
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