The documentary “The United States of Eli Tahari” premiered Monday at the Walter Reade Theater in Lincoln Center in New York City. Around 250 guests were in attendance, including Aly Tahari and the film’s director David Cerrero.
The evening also included a Q&A between Terry Eggins, Cerro and Tahari, in which the designer revealed that he actually made more money as a real estate mogul than as a fashion. He started buying properties in the 80s.
When asked what she did to take care of herself and stay fit, Tahari simply replied: “I have been doing yoga for 40 years. I also used to roller skate every week in Central Park and at The Roxy.
This film is the first ever documentary made about Tahari. It is only available on Video On Demand on Vimeo for 30 days before making its rounds on the film festival circuit.
The film traces the life of Tahrir, who was born in Israel to Iranian parents when he came to New York in 1971 with barely any money to build his fashion empire, which once cost $ was 1 billion. The designer’s creative process as well as his last four decades in the industry are documented.
“I want Eli Tahari’s life to be etched in everyone’s heart,” Cerrero said in a statement.
Today, Tahari’s label can be found on five continents and is sold in over 600 stores worldwide. Her creations have been seen on the likes of Angelina Jolie, Beyoncé, Jennifer Lopez, Oprah Winfrey and others.
Dennis Basso, Fern Mallis, Teri Eggins, Eli Tahari, Yeoli Teng, Nicole Miller and David Cerro at the premiere of “The United States of Eli Tahari” in New York City.
Courtesy of Andrew Werner
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Originally published at Pen 18
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