Richie Rich (designer)
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Richard J. Eichhorn November 11, 1970 California, United States |
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Richard J. Eichhorn, better known by his stage name Richie Rich, is an American fashion designer, socialite, television personality, figure skater and singer. Born in California, Rich began his career as a figure skater touring with the entertainment show Ice Capades. He first rose to prominence in the 1990s, as a part of the group of club personalities, Club Kids, after becoming a fixture on the New York City club scene, alongside Amanda Lepore and others.
In the late 1990s, he released two singles, "Magic" and "Collision".
In 1999, Rich and Traver Rains founded the fashion company, Heatherette. After being discovered by Patricia Field, the brand became a household name.
Rich was born in California. At the age of twelve, his family relocated to San Jose, California where he began studying theater and competing in figure skating training under renowned coach, Christy Ness. After a year of college, Rich signed on to tour, skating with the Ice Capades. In 1993, he moved to New York City.
In the mid-1990s, Rich was a staple in the New York City club kid scene, and made a cameo appearance in the 2003 film Party Monster.
Richie Rich was also featured as one of the Club Kids on the 'Joan Rivers Show, Phil Donahue Show, & Geraldo. Rich promoted and hosted parties at such Clubs as The Limelight, Club USA and The Tunnel. He also assisted and toured with Nightlife Queen, Susanne Bartsch. During this period Rich released two "Club" singles, "MAGIC", & "Collision" touring throughout Europe and Japan.
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