Josie Natori

Josie Natori: Biography in Details

Who is Josie Natori?

Josie Natori is an award-winning fashion designer. Natori is renowned as the founder and CEO of The Natori Company.

She also served as commissioner for the White House Conference. Currently, she is serving as a member of the council of Fashion Designers of America.

Josie Natori- Birth Age, Family

Josie Natori was born Josefina Almeda Cruz on the 9th of May 1947 in Manila, Philippines. Her father, Felipe Cruz is an industrialist. She is from a powerful business family.

Josie Natori has six siblings.

Josie Natori’s Education

In 1964, she attended Manhattanville College, New York, the United States to study economics. In order to attend university, she moved to the united states.

At the time, she also attended Fordham University in New York.

Josie Natori: Profession

Early Career

She started her career as a corporate financer for investment bank Bache & Co. Later, she was promoted to assistant manager for the bank. she associated with the bank for two years.

Later, Josie Natori joined the bank, Merrill Lynch. For the bank, she became the first female Vice President for the bank.

Fashion As Career

In 1977, she expanded her career to fashion. Before that, she associated with many business ventures like McDonald’s and Antique Furniture. However, she started her fashion business in Bloomingdale’s Inc. At the time, she first launched peasant blouses that were inspired by her native Philippines.

Currently, her company has branches in 15 countries. The company sells items such as lingerie, sleepwear, and ready-to-wear. 70% of the company’s products are made in the Philippines.

In 2008, Josie Natori received the license for her own perfume brand. In September 2009, she launched her perfume in the US which was distributed internationally. The same year, she launched her towel and eyewear lines.

Collaborations

In 2011, Josie Natori collaborated with the retailer company, Target Corporation. On the 30th of October 2011, they launched their first installment which includes a lingerie and loungewear collection.

The installment was based on the theme East Meets West ran out in just 22 days. Later they launched their second installment based on the theme of Asia-inspired silk. Later, she became a long-term partner with Luxe Brands. 

In 2001, Natori collaborated with JLA Home and created bedding. With the brand, she launched decorative room accessories and furniture that includes tables and floor lighting.

Josie Natori- Awards, Nomination

• 1998- Galleon Awards from President, Corazon Aquino.
• 2007- Peopling of America Awards by Statue of Liberty – Ellis Island Foundation.
• 2007- Order of Lakandula in the Philippines.

How much is the net worth of Josie Natori?

Josie Natori has an estimated net worth of $150 million as of 2022. Her earnings as a fashion designer are in the range of $35k to $105k. Also, her earnings as the CEO of The Natori Company are $74k to $401k.

Currently, the Natori company has an estimated revenue of $28.2 million.

Josie Natori- Instagram, Twitter

Josie Natori has 3k followers on Instagram and 2.2k on Twitter.

On Twitter, she is following the personalities like Hillary Clinton, Tory Burch, and Marie Claire.

Trivia

• In 2018, Forbes named her as 43rd richest person in the Philippines.
• In 1974, she received American citizenship.
• First, she learned about business through her grandmother.
• Yahoo named her as a self-made immigrant millionaire.

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