Q & A With Eileen Fisher
How Would You Sum Up Your Aesthetic?
“I started EILEEN FISHER for a very personal reason: I was having trouble getting dressed. In my mind, I kept seeing these simple shapes for clothes that were in beautiful colours, great fabrics and had certain proportions that worked well together. This was my 'aha' moment – a system of dressing that allowed women to relax into themselves.”
Can You Tell Us More About the System?
“From the beginning, I have designed timeless clothes that can be worn for years. Women who buy my clothes say they are a worthwhile investment, because they can choose what they love and create looks that work for their lifestyle.”
What Does Sustainable Fashion Mean to You?
"Becoming more mindful about clothing means looking at every fibre, every seed, and every dye and seeing how to make it better. Our goal is simple – design without negative impact right from the start. We want to make sustainability our way of life.”
Find out how you can replicate Eileen Fisher's signature look below with our editor's standout brand picks and top styling tips.
Luxe Layers
Master tricky transitional dressing with EILEEN FISHER's separates. The versatile shades and universally flattering shapes will never date.
Our editor's pick? The checked, stretch-knit blanket coat – throw it over a slouchy cashmere tee, leather-look skinnies and block-heeled ankle boots for a failsafe autumn look.
The Ethos
For EILEEN FISHER, minimal design is about so much more than aesthetics – it's about doing more with less, reducing waste and thinking about the future of the planet.
The brand has created a system of simple shapes in core, versatile fabrics, with new styles each and every season. Autumn/Winter 16 sees the addition of the ultimate, washable wool crepe shell and skirt, updated with a chic crew neckline.
The idea is to build a collection of low-key, top-quality essentials, so you can create many different outfits, with just a few key pieces.
Chic With a Conscience
It's no secret that the planet is suffering for fast fashion, but not on EILEEN FISHER's watch.
Fibres
Natural fabrics are a must at EILEEN FISHER,
and since 2020, all linen used has been organic.
Colours
The brand is working with bluesign® to reduce harmful
ingredients in dyes, water and energy usage.
People
The label is committed to the well-being of workers,
funding Fairtrade wages and ethical manufacturing.
