Tory Burch at Home in New York City

Tory Burch on the cover of Philippine Tatler, October 2009.

Tory Burch's apartment in New York City was designed by New York based Filipino Interior Designer, Daniel Romualdez. Daniel is famous among young New York Socialites to design the interiors of their homes. I have previously featured Daniel Romualdez Interior Design in my blog - Aerin Lauder's Aspen Home, November 2011. Here is a glimpse into Tory's own home...

Tory did not grow up as a Park Avenue princess. She was raised on  a Pennsylvania farm. She studied at an exclusive all-girls school, then took Art History at the University of Pennsylvania.  Tory explained: 'When I was little, I was a tomboy because I grew up on a farm with three brothers, so I wasn't particularly into fashion. Then I saw how fashionable my parents were. It was interesting to watch them dress themselves and see how my father designed all of his clothing. My mother was a former model and an actress and incredibly chic as well.'

Tory with her three sons. Black and white photo of her fashionable parents. Also a picture of her green Living Room and Orange Library. Tory used the same shade of Orange for her store.

According to Philippine Tatler Magazine: "The New York Times proclaimed her  the pillar of New York's  young social set."
Tory explained that  'I just worked hard. People were incredibly surprised by the quality and the price range of  my products when the store opened. It's important to me to be a role model and encourage women to work or be a working mum.'

A Fashion advice from Tory: 'If you take a trend too literally, you will become a fashion victim. It's about understanding your age, body and who you are.'

Tory's whole apartment was a collaboration between herself and Interior Designer, Daniel Romualdez (who also designed all of Burch's US Boutiques).  Tory explained that Daniel designed her apartment from a drawing on a table napkin one night. She said "It's very complicated. I lived in this apartment five years then we combined it with two little apartments and the hallways. Daniel is so great at taking people's taste and making it better. To be someone who can jump into your world and understand it and make it better, it's a great personality.'

One of my favourite blogs is Habitually Chic by Heather Clawson. For more pictures on Tory's house, please check out her blog post: http://habituallychic.blogspot.com/2010/02/tory-burch-at-home.html



References and Photography: Philippine Tatler, October 2009.