From Illinois, Eileen Fisher moved to New York City in 1973 to work as an interior designer and then a graphic artist.
With a singular focus, Eileen started her business in 1984. She had an idea: to design simple, high-quality, comfortable clothing that would interchange as a clothing system. With $350, Eileen designed four basic pieces. Today those same items remain in the line.

• Women better and bridge casual wear
• Women better and bridge contemporary sportswear