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Since launching his namesake brand in 1985, Tommy Hilfiger has become globally renowned as the pioneer of “classic American cool” style, fusing East Coast classics with a laidback, West Coast twist. Inspired by iconic pop culture and Americana heritage, the designer and his brand are driven by an everoptimistic vision to break conventions and celebrate individuality. Today, under Hilfiger’s guidance, vision and leadership as Principal Designer, TOMMY HILFIGER is one of the world’s most recognized lifestyle brands that shares its inclusive, irreverent and youthful spirit with consumers worldwide. 

Youth & Early Inspirations  

Hilfiger was born the second of nine children in Elmira, a small town in upstate New York, and experienced what he describes as a “typically American” upbringing in the 1960s. His career in fashion began as a high school student in 1969, when he fell in love with music and the styles worn by rock stars – he wanted to mimic the look, though no shops in his hometown catered to the style. With just $150, Hi

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