Tahari Ltd

Elie Taharis unique talent for dressing the sexy, sophisticated woman has evolved into a $500 million business, with a presence on five continents, in more than 600 US stores and in five free-standing boutiques. Quite a magical story for a man who grew up in an Israeli orphanage and immigrated to the US in the 1970s with empty pockets and a heart full of spirit.

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