The Wealthiest Women of All Time: American Icons

Tory Burch – Net worth: $1 billion

When Tory Burch founded her own fashion house – which she named after herself – she set out to produce luxury products that were also reasonably affordable.

Tory Burch - Net worth: $1 billion

The strategy proved to be a winning one, with Tory Burch LLC eventually opening 350 stores around the world and making its founder a billionaire.