Founded in 2000 by Nick Robertson and Quentin Griffiths . Originally called As Seen On Screen and launched with £2.4m . The company has been criticised for its use of the word "gay" to describe gay characters on TV shows such as Queer Eye ASOS PLC had an estimated net worth of £159m . Its website attracted 98m visits during December 2014 . Worn by likes of Kate , Samantha Cameron and Taylor Swift .
Founded in 2000 by Nick Robertson and Quentin Griffiths . Originally called As Seen On Screen and launched with £2.4m . Sales for the financial year ending 31 August 2013 were £753.8m . ASOS PLC had an estimated net worth of £159m . Its website attracted 98m visits during December 2014 . Worn by likes of Kate , Samantha Cameron and Taylor Swift .