Your Complete Guide to Tory Burch bags

Writer and expert2 years ago

No handbag collection is complete without a Tory Burch bag. The sweet spot between a timeless investment and a level-up handbag to keep you on-trend. Known for championing women and their accessible high fashion, these effortlessly chic designs will complete your wardrobe. Here is everything you need to know about the iconic brand and the different bags in our Tory Burch guide…

Who is Tory Burch?

Tory Burch launched her label in 2004, in her early life she grew up on a farm in Pennsylvania with her three brothers. Her parents travelled a lot and were super stylish, however at the time, she was more into horses.Tory attended a girls boarding school where she learnt how to empower other women and be supportive of one another. After leaving boarding school, she went to university and one week after graduation moved to New York. Throughout her career, she worked for Harpers Bizarre, Loewe, Ralph Lauren and Vera Wang.

Tory Burch Beginnings

Tory aimed to provide accessible fashion for women based on what she felt was missing from her own wardrobe. Opening her boutique on 257 Elizabeth Street New York, she opened her store the same day she launched her website and sold out 75% of stock on the first day. Ten months after the brand launched, Oprah Winfrey was gifted one of her tunic dresses and she was invited on the show. The next day the Tory Burch website blew up with 8 million views.

Tory Burch Today

Today, the brand has 300 stores worldwide, 225 employees and is renowned for its American, preppy, bohemian style. Accounting Jackie Kennedy and Lee Radziwill amongst its style muses, it takes inspiration from the ’50s and ’60s to create contemporary, elegant accessories.

Sported by the likes of Ashley Olsen and Jessica Abla, the American brand is a firm favourite within the fashion world. Whether you’re a college student, stay-at-home mom, or a working professional Tory Burch has something to offer everyone.

Tory Burch bags

KiraThe most popular style of the Kira is the convertible shoulder bag, which can be used on the shoulder, as a crossbody, or as a long strap.

It comes in different silhouettes, including a camera bag, shoulder bag, crossbody bag, and the most popular convertible bag. If you want to see more close up's of the bag watch our video below.

Perry

The Perry Bombé has the label’s double ‘T’ monogram debossed largely across the front. In a more minimal and timeless style, the Perry Bombé comes in several styles again for you to choose from.

TotesThe signature of this bag is the T-logo medallion which is understated and chic. You’ll typically find the Ella as a tote bag, occasionally made using nylon for a bank account-friendly option.

Fleming

Tory Burch’s ‘Fleming’ range features the same diamond quilting, with metal and leather chains, paired with the brand’s embossed bombé double T logo.This collection is available in a convertible shoulder bag, including in a mini size. The soft camera bag, wallet crossbody, and double-zip mini bag are other styles in the current collection.

Straw Mini Basket

Tory Burch's basket bag is the perfect mini style of the classic basket. Perfect for balmy holidays or days in the city, this style has been picked up by a whole host of influencers.

It's made from leather-trimmed straw in a structured bucket shape to fit your essentials and has a removable pouch inside.

Miller

The Miller style is one of Tory Burch's tote variations with a smart rounded design, complete with the signature double 'T' hardware.

The perfect sophisticated finish that you can wear every day, comfortably on your shoulder wherever you go.

The Tory Burch Foundation

Tory always wanted to set up a global lifestyle brand to allow her to set up a foundation to help women in business doing start-ups. So in 2009, she set up the Tory Burch Foundation to support women with mentorship, networking and entrepreneurial training. Tory’s biggest motto is ‘Embrace Ambition'. In an early interview, a friend told her that she shied away from it when asked, from then on she has always encouraged people to be proud of their ambitions.