Elie Tahari (born in 1952) is an Iranian-American luxury fashion designer of men and women’s clothing. Elie Tahari, Ltd., the company he founded, has annual revenue of more than $500 millionIn 1974, Tahari opened a boutique on Madison Avenue. His New York flagship is located in Soho. His designs are described as “tailored, modern, and upscale office-friendly.” The line has expanded into menswear and accessories.In the United States, Tahari has boutiques in New York, Boston, East Hampton, Atlanta, Bal Harbour, Boca Raton, Las Vegas, Aurora, and Dallas.Tahari and his former business partner Andrew Rosen co-founded the Theory fashion brand in 1997.Tahari designed the clothes and Rosen was in charge of marketing and sales. Tahari sold his share of the business in 2003