03/11/2026
Receiving the Council of Fashion Designers of America Positive Change Award is deeply meaningful, I am so grateful to the Tory Burch Foundation team and the extraordinary entrepreneurs who inspire me every day.
In 2004, I started my company so I could start a foundation for women. I didn’t know exactly how I would do it — I just knew I wanted business and purpose to grow together.
What I learned is that you don’t have to wait until you have every resource to begin making the change you want to see. You can start now. Be creative with your time, your expertise, and your network.
Thank you Anna, Hildy, and everyone at the CFDA for this tremendous honor. xTory
Receiving the Council of Fashion Designers of America Positive Change Award is deeply meaningful, I am so grateful to the Tory Burch Foundation team and the extraordinary entrepreneurs who inspire me every day.
In 2004, I started my company so I could start a foundation for women. I didn’t know exactly how I would do it — I just knew I wanted business and purpose to grow together.
What I learned is that you don’t have to wait until you have every resource to begin making the change you want to see. You can start now. Be creative with your time, your expertise, and your network.
Thank you Anna, Hildy, and everyone at the CFDA for this tremendous honor. xTory
Emily Ratajkowski wearing Spring/Summer 2027 lacquered linen skirt with the wool and suede sweater, Charlie boots, and shark tooth earrings to 2026 Council of Fashion Designers of America Awards.
Alexa Chung wearing Fall/Winter 2026 embroidered raffia and silk velvet dress with leather pumps and the Gemini Link snake frame clutch to 2026 Council of Fashion Designers of America Awards.