Summary: Andrew launched <a href="http://www.theory.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Theory</a>, a contemporary clothing company, in 1997 with co-founder Eli Tahari. Theory used the stretchy fabric lycra to create a more modern, slender look initially for young professional women. Theory was sold in 2003 to the Japanese company <a href="http://www.fastretailing.com/eng/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fast Retailing</a> and IPO’ed in 2005. In addition to his role at Theory, Andrew has been an advisor and investor in several other clothing companies ranging from <a href="https://www.rag-bone.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rag & Bone</a> to <a href="https://www.aliceandolivia.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Alice and Olivia</a>.<br> Andrew speaks with Jessica Harris about his family’s deep history in the fashion industry, and how he launched Theory, from scratch.<br> <a href="https://www.fromscratchradio.com/audio/AndrewRosen-FromScratch-100722.mp3" class="wpaudio">Listen to the interview</a><br>
