Eileen Fisher

ABOUT EILEEN FISHER

Fashion designer known for her simplicity and plus-size aesthetic. She founded her own clothing brand called Eileen Fisher Inc. In 2011, the company expanded outside of the U.S. for the first time.

She graduated from the University of Illinois in 1973.

In 2003, her company generated $154 million in revenue. The company has over 50 locations throughout the world.

She had two children.

She and journalist John Chancellor are both graduates of the University of Illinois.