From Fashion Empire to Real Estate Ventures: Tahari Family Expands with Tahari Realty

Elie Tahari is widely recognized as a billion-dollar fashion icon, but his family is quietly growing their lesser-known real estate empire.

“My father is obviously very well known for his fashion,” Jeremey Tahari, 23, said. “But when you ask him where he’s most successful, he always says, ‘I made my money in real estate.’”

 

A Growing Real Estate Legacy

Tahari Capital, founded in 2020, already manages a robust $300 million portfolio spanning multi-family, commercial, residential, and retail properties. Until now, the firm has been self-servicing its assets and honing its property management and investment expertise. With the launch of Tahari Realty, the family is ready to extend that expertise to a broader market.

“We really thought that we could do great for everyone else because we do great for ourselves,” Tahari said.

To spearhead this expansion, Tahari Realty has tapped Jordan Sutton, a former director at Cushman & Wakefield, as managing partner. Sutton brings a wealth of experience and a shared vision for a full-service brokerage that stands out in a crowded field.

 

A Full-Service Approach

Unlike many residential or commercial real estate firms, Tahari Realty aims to cover all bases. The brokerage will offer investment sales, capital advisory, retail and office leasing, and residential sales and leasing—a comprehensive suite of services designed to meet diverse client needs.

“I don’t see many firms handling everything,” Sutton explained. “It’s either your residential or commercial.”

This holistic approach allows Tahari Realty to provide tailored solutions. “If there’s a firm that’s not handling capital advisory, or a firm that’s not handling investment sales, they might say, ‘I get loans, so let me just get you a loan,’” Tahari said. “But the reality is, you might get more liquidity from a sale than a refinance, or vice versa.”

 

A Partnership Built on Trust

The collaboration between Tahari and Sutton began in 2022 when Sutton brokered the sale of an East Harlem apartment building to Tahari—his first acquisition under Tahari Capital. Their professional relationship deepened with Sutton orchestrating the $22 million sale of the company’s East Hampton retail property to LVMH CEO Bernard Arnault in 2023. (On a personal note, Tahari even attended Sutton’s wedding last year.)

Sutton, who specialized in investment sales at Cushman & Wakefield, sees the middle market—transactions between $1 million and $100 million—as the firm’s sweet spot. “It’s a strong foundation for us to grow,” he said.

 

Early Success and Big Ambitions

Tahari Realty is already making waves. As of mid-March, the firm has secured approximately $250 million in capital advisory deals, $80 million in investment sales, and several retail lease assignments in Downtown Manhattan. These early wins signal a promising trajectory for the fledgling brokerage.

With a legacy rooted in fashion and a burgeoning empire in real estate, the Tahari family is proving that their business acumen extends far beyond the runway. Tahari Realty is poised to redefine the brokerage landscape in New York, blending innovation, versatility, and a client-first mindset.

Keep an eye on this dynamic duo—Jeremey Tahari and Jordan Sutton—as they build the next chapter of the Tahari legacy.