Find out more about the New York fashion mogul and CEO extraordinaire — who is heading to Hong Kong and Beijing for Lane Crawford with designer Olivier Theyskens next week — and whom he's connected to in the World of Theory…
Andrew Rosen
You may not have heard of Andrew Rosen just yet, but you’ll definitely be familiar with the many brands he has touched. From Theory — the company he founded in 1977 — to Helmut Lang, Proenza Schouler, rag & bone and Uniqlo, Rosen is certainly not short of fashion connections. He took on his family’s manufacturing business, Puritan Fashions, in 1983 and forged ahead with a visionary concept: That men and women should feel comfortable and sexy in modern clothing. Since, Rosen has helped grow numerous fashion labels into global brands, propelling himself into the forefront of contemporary fashion. Step into to his world…shop now
Helmut Lang
Theory’s Sibling: Rosen is co-chief executive of Helmut Lang, which is nestled under the Link Theory Holdings umbrella. Re-launched in 2006, the brand’s signature minimalist, layered style has been shaped by the American-New Zealand designer couple, Michael and Nicole Colovos.shop now
alice + olivia
For the Gals: Launched by designer Stacey Bendet in 2002, this flirty, feminine womenswear brand also received personal investment from Rosen. shop now
Proenza Schouler
Done Deal: After much speculation earlier this year, Rosen acquired a majority stake in Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez’s fashion label Proenza Schouler, which they started in 2002. Rosen is currently helping the duo foray into the denim market.shop now
Prada
Family Ties: Theory’s parent company, Link Theory Holdings of Tokyo, purchased Helmut Lang from the Prada Group in 2006.
rag & bone
Vested Interest: Rosen personally holds significant shares in David Neville and Marcus Wainwright’s lifestyle brand that was founded in Kentucky in 2002.shop now
Gryphon
Entrenched: New York fashion writer-turned-designer Aimee Cho’s line Gryphon, known for its trench coats and accessories, is another fashion brand personally backed by Rosen.shop now
OLIVIER THEYSKENS
An Unlikely Pairing: The former design darling of French fashion houses Nina Ricci and Rochas now sits at the creative helm of Theory as artistic director and heads the sub-brand, Theyskens’ Theory. Rosen brought him on board in Autumn 2010 — and both have never looked back.shop now
UNIQLO
Way Out East: The ever-expanding Japanese casualwear giant is owned by the overarching holding company, Link Theory Holdings, which was formed when Fast Retailing (along with the former Link International) acquired Rosen’s Theory in 2003. Rosen is a director and board member.
CALVIN KLEIN
A Blast From the Past: Rosen’s illustrious career history includes lead executive positions with top American fashion brands, including Calvin Klein, Anne Klein and Elie Tahari.