The Importance of Listening and Collaboration in Business - Eileen Fisher

Eileen is the founder and co-CEO of Eileen Fisher Inc., the design company known for creating simple, timeless garments, where she also serves as the chairwoman. Eileen ventured into clothing design in 1984. Her original concept—pieces that work together to help women get dressed easily—still defines the company’s collections, which are sold at 66 Eileen Fisher stores, over 300 department and specialty stores across the US, UK, and Canada, as well as two Renew stores as part of the company’s innovative recycling program.
In 2009, Eileen Fisher started a take-back program—part of a circular system designed to preserve the value of the brand’s clothes at every stage, in any condition. The company has taken back over 1.3 million garments to date, designating pieces that are beyond repair as raw material for Waste No More, an experimental design studio based in Irvington, NY. The studio transforms damaged clothes into one-of-a-kind artworks, pillows, wall hangings, and accessories using a custom felting technique that requires no water or dyes.
In 2016, the company became one of the largest women’s fashion companies to be certified a B Corporation, voluntarily meeting high criteria for social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. In addition, the company is the largest B Corp in the state of New York.
Eileen is passionate about business as a movement. In spring 2015, the company announced VISION2020, a bold five-year plan that addresses sustainability and human rights. In keeping with Eileen’s belief in collaboration, VISION2020 calls for partnering with other brands to shift the fashion industry.
In 2019, Eileen received the Positive Change Award from the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA). Eileen was also honored as Designer of the Year by the American Apparel & Footwear Association. In 2017, Parsons School of Design honored Eileen at their annual gala for her work in sustainability. Eileen was selected to join the steering committee for New York State’s Council on Women and Girls. Launched by Governor Andrew Cuomo, this committee was formed to ensure that government policies and programs protect women’s rights and equality advancement in the state.

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This is a lovely talk. The vulnerability is beautiful accompanying the positive difference the company is accomplishing. A true light indeed.