Tommy Hilfiger

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• Susie Hilfiger ( m. 1980; div. 2000) • ( m. 2008) Children 5 Website Thomas Jacob ' Tommy' Hilfiger (born March 24, 1951) is an American best known for founding the lifestyle brand in 1985. After starting his career by co-founding chain of and record stores in in the 1970s, he began designing for his own eponymous line in the 1980s. The company later expanded into women's clothing and various luxury items such as, and went public in 1992.

In 1997, Hilfiger published his first book, titled All American: A Style Book, and he has written several since, including Tommy Hilfiger through in 2010. Hilfiger's memoirs, co-written with, were published November 1, 2016. Hilfiger's collections are often influenced by the fashion of music subcultures and marketed in connection with the music industry, with celebrities such as American icon in the 1990s.

In 2005, contestants in the competed for a design job with Hilfiger in a similar fashion to. In 2006, Hilfiger sold his company for $1.6 billion to, and it was sold again in 2010 to for $3 billion. He remains the company’s principal designer, leading the design teams and overseeing the entire creative process. In 2012 Hilfiger was awarded the from the. See also: After Tommy Hillfiger went through several iterations, in 1984 Hilfiger’s first wife Susie Cirona became pregnant with their first child. Searching for more stability, Hilfiger was relieved to be offered a design position with. However, after he accepted the Calvin Klein position but before he had begun working, he was approached by businessman, to pursue his goal of designing and heading a men's sportswear line.

Murjani backed the necessary investment for Hilfiger to establish his own brand. Later Hilfiger oversaw the design of the clothing line for Murjani. '[Waiting to form my own eponymous line] came from a desire to create something that wasn’t out there already. I was really in tune with the market—I knew what existed, and I wanted this to be different. Drivers Sony Vaio Pcg 5k2m Kamera E. Maybe it’s the small-town boy in me, but I’ve always loved the, traditional, and the clothes that sailors and jocks wear. I wanted to take these familiar old things and give them a more laid-back attitude, to make them modern and cool.[with Tommy Hilfiger Corporation in 1985], finally, I felt like I was doing work that felt natural, that felt good.

The brand we were building felt so honest, so true to who I am, that it didn’t feel like a struggle at all.' — Tommy Hilfiger in 2010 In 1985, he founded the Tommy Hilfiger Corporation with support from The Murjani Group. The new clothing line made its debut with a high-profile marketing campaign, for example setting up a large billboard in designed. Hilfiger left Murjani International in 1989, with Silas Chou instead providing financial backing to the Hilfiger brand, and former executives of brought on board as executives of the newly formed company Tommy Hilfiger, Inc. The Tommy Hilfiger Corporation went public in 1992, introducing Hilfiger's signature menswear collection. Hilfiger was named Menswear Designer of the Year by the in 1995. After licensing in 1995, in 1996, Tommy Hilfiger Inc.

Began distributing women's clothing. By the end of the next year Hilfiger had opened his first store in, which was followed by a store in London in 1998.

Hilfiger was serving as the company's co-chairman by 1997, and that year he published his first book, titled All American: A Style Book. Increased brand exposure (1990s–2004) [ ] 'One year, my brother brought the sons and daughters of rock and Hollywood legends on a tour bus (including,, and ) and threw fashion shows all over the country. We did [runway shows at] with playing live, at Bryant Park, and in Paris. We had on the runway in London, with and dancing around him. I’ve dressed the for [their 1998 '] tour, and working with and the band was such a great experience.' — Tommy Hilfiger in 2010 A professed lifelong fan of, Hilfiger's collections are often influenced by the fashion of music subcultures. The clothes are also marketed in connection with the music industry, and as early as 1993 Hilfiger was an official sponsor for 's tour.

Hilfiger has also sponsored several musical events, including ’s tour in 1997, 1999 as main sponsor, and ’s 1999 Freedom tour. By the mid-1990s, Hilfiger's style of clothing was popular with both the American ' scene and as. American icon became the much-publicized spokesperson for Tommy Hilfiger Corporation in 1997.

Hilfiger had a cameo in the fashion spoof in 2001, and from 2002 to 2006 Tommy Hilfiger INc. Owned the naming rights to the venue. Largely due to declining sales in the early 2000s, Hilfiger began reworking the brand, striving to retain the designer brand exclusivity of the Hilfiger label by signing a deal to distribute the best-selling Hilfiger lines at only. The Tommy Hilfiger Corporation continued to work closely with musicians into the 2000s, focusing on as well as clothes., which owns the line, was bought out by Tommy Hilfiger in 2003., a endorsed by Hilfiger and released in 2004, featured as its poster girl. The Tommy Hilfiger Corporation company had revenues of approximately $1.8 billion, and 5,400 employees by 2004.

Media appearances (2005–2011) [ ]. Exterior of a Tommy Hilfiger store in,, in 2008 In 2005, a called tracked the progress of sixteen contestants as they competed for a design job with Tommy Hilfiger and their own fashion line under Hilfiger's label. The show progressed in a similar fashion to 's. After a final competition that involved setting up the display window for location in New York, Hilfiger chose Chris Cortez as the 'next great American designer.'

In 2006, Tommy Hilfiger sold his company for $1.6 billion, or $16.80 a share, to, a private investment company. In 2008 Hilfiger,, and co-hosted the special program Tommy Hilfiger Presents Ironic Iconic America. Based on the book Ironic Iconic America written by Hilfiger and designer, the program examined how has influenced American tastes and styles. In 2009 Hilfiger was a guest judge on an episode of, and he presented the award to at the., owner of Calvin Klein, bought the Tommy Hilfiger Corporation for $3 billion in March 2010. The Tommy Hilfiger online and in-store ad campaign called 'Meet The Hilfigers' began in August 2010 and ran through August 2011. In 2011, Hilfiger and a partner signed a contract to buy the building for $170 million, planning to transform it into Hilfiger's first hotel, with luxury condos.

Hilfiger backed off the project in September 2011. A guest judge on the finale of along with in 2012, shortly afterwards he served as a fashion consultant to contestants on season 11 of. Recent years and memoir (2012-2016) [ ] Hilfiger was instrumental in the creation of the in 2012, as had never been interested in the fashion business until Hilfiger called him and convinced him a line was worthwhile. In 2012, Hilfiger was awarded the from the. Global sales in retail for the brand in 2013 were US $6.4 billion, and $6.7 billion in 2014.

Hilfiger remains the company’s principal designer, leading the design teams and overseeing the entire creative process. In 2016, he collaborated with model on clothing designs launching the TommyXGigi clothing collection. On February 8, 2017, the brand will hold its ready-to-wear show in Los Angeles, in the first time the brand will not be part of.

In January 2015, Hilfiger announced that he was working on his memoirs. The book was written chronologically over a year, with Hilfiger explaining 'I was hesitant to write it, but thought I better do it now because someday I may forget.'

Co-writer had full access to interview friends and family, with Hilfiger citing the candor of 's memoirs as an inspiration. Calling the writing process 'great therapy' and 'interesting,' Hilfiger asserted that he 'wanted to give people a sneak peek of what goes on behind the curtain [of] how the fashion industry works.' He read selections from the book in June 2016 at the Literacy Partners Evening of Readers and Gala Dinner Dance. Hilfiger's memoirs American Dreamer, co-written with, were published November 1, 2016. In a statement, Hilfiger described it as 'a roadmap of the moments that have defined both my [40-year fashion career] and my personal life,' and the book covers his childhood, his early business ventures, and his later life in fashion. With calling it 'an honest, straightforward, mostly entertaining autobiography,' Hilfiger made an appearance for the book at the shortly after its release. American Dreamer appeared on the New York Times Best Sellers List in December 2016 Charity work [ ].

World War II veterans, Petty Officer 1st class Lorenzo A. DuFau, a former signalman, and Petty Officer 2nd class James W. Graham of, with Tommy Hilfiger during the screening of at the in 2005 In 1995 Hilfiger launched The Tommy Hilfiger Corporate Foundation.

With an emphasis on health, educational and cultural programs, the organization supports charities that focus on at-risk American youth. In 1998 Hilfiger was one of several sponsors along with, Auction House, and of the charity LIFEbeat - The Music Industry Fights AIDS. He is also personally involved in charities and causes such as and the MLK, Jr. National Memorial Project Foundation, and he has served on the board of directors for, a New York-based group that helps underprivileged children attend summer camp. The Fresh Air Fund's Camp Pioneer program was renamed Camp Tommy in 1999, in honor of Hilfiger's patronage. [ ] Since 2008, Hilfiger has designed limited-edition handbags in support Breast Health International (BHI), an international organization focused on finding a cure for breast cancer.

A portion of the handbag sales proceeds are donated to BHI’s Fund For Living program, with celebrity ambassadors appointed for each seasonal campaign. In 2013, and modeled the BHI bag in a photo shoot with photographer., a non-profit organization focused on eradicating extreme poverty, hunger and preventable disease in impoverished regions, classifies Hilfiger as a Millennium Promise MDG Global Leader, and in 2009 Hilfiger made a five-year $2 million commitment to Millennium Promise. The donation went towards relief efforts in a city, with the aim of improving residents’ access to necessities like clean water, education, and farming techniques. In 2012, all philanthropic activities of The Tommy Hilfiger Corporate Foundation were renamed Tommy Cares, a wider-reaching global initiative that further integrates the brand’s non-profit partnerships, charitable contributions, and employee involvement.

On a global scale, Tommy Cares continues to support organizations such as, the,, and. Hilfiger and his wife are on the board of as of 2012, and through the organization, Hilfiger became a sponsor of the in September 2014. Legal [ ] Main: Recognition [ ] For a similar list on the eponymous company, see. The brand is an example of a.

While Hilfiger's earliest designs drew on, since the 1980s his designs typically draw from classic American styles. His initial lines for the were primarily designed to appeal to young men looking for, and Tommy Hilfiger became one of the most prominent brands in 1990s, with,,,, and also popular.

Each of these companies created distinctive wardrobes based upon stylish but wearable, comfortable and interchangeable multi-purpose clothes, all with a focus on luxury. At large began incorporating the Hilfiger brand in the 1990s, and when wore a Hilfiger during an appearance on, it sold out of New York City stores the next day. Moreover, Hilfiger courted the new hip hop market, and rappers like and walked during his runways shows. Specific items like Tommy Hilfiger became particularly popular, with the trademark logo displayed on the hammer loop. [ ] Hilfiger continues to maintain multiple fashion lines, some focused on wearable 'casual' clothes while others take on various commissions. Aside from the preppy styles of his youth, Hilfiger has also always been influenced by the style of a wide variety of American icons, including,,,,,, and, and. Many of his designs draw prominently from the styles of and the industry.

Personal life [ ] In 1976 Hilfiger met Susan Cirona, an employee at the People’s Place in, and they married in 1980. Together they have four children. In 2003 Hilfiger's daughter Ally was part of the MTV reality series. His son, Richard ('Ricky Hil'), is a musician. After divorcing in 2000, on December 12, 2008, Hilfiger his second wife; the couple had a son in 2009. Retrieved September 12, 2015.

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