How Jeremey Tahari is Evolving A Heritage Brand for A New Era
Speaker Spotlight
In today’s landscape, where new brands emerge daily and marketing is constant, clarity has become a true competitive advantage. For Jeremey Tahari, CEO and Creative Director at Elie Tahari, differentiation is essential to staying relevant. For heritage brands like Elie Tahari, the challenge is even more nuanced: Evolving with the moment while preserving the DNA that made the brand iconic in the first place.
For Jeremey, building a distinct brand identity starts with discipline.
Each day begins with a deep dive into the business: Reviewing performance, refining collections, and making the decisions that shape what comes next. In between, there’s a constant search for inspiration, whether that’s vintage shopping or digging into references and archives. And just as critical are the relationships that fuel the business forward, often built over dinners (or even a Knicks game!).
That balance between rigor and creativity is what’s defining Elie Tahari’s next chapter.
Looking ahead to the end of 2026, Jeremey is focused on returning the brand to New York Fashion Week this fall, alongside plans to open a New York flagship store. Together, these milestones represent a renewed presence and a tangible expression of the brand’s evolution.
At its core, the brand remains anchored in one defining idea: Power. Elie Tahari has long stood for timeless, confident dressing – pieces designed to make people feel strong, self-assured, and ready for whatever the occasion brings.
With a presence in over 800 retailers across 40 countries, both in-store and online, and over $1 billion in gross revenue, Elie Tahari continues to set the standard for refined style.
At The Lead Summit (May 20–21, NYC), Jeremey will offer a clear perspective on what that evolution looks like in practice. His session will explore how a heritage brand can evolve, stay culturally relevant, and continue to resonate with today’s consumer – without losing sight of what made it successful to begin with.
Come hear from over 150 speakers at The Lead Summit 2026 (May 20-21 in NYC)! Register here.
