Tommy Hilfiger: The American Dreamer
For many, Tommy Hilfiger embodies the American Dream. He was born on March 24, 1951 in New York and is the second of nine children. He is a man who has not hesitated to take risks from an early age, to look challenges in the eye and conquer his dream. No, everything wasn’t easy. In fact, in 2000 he saw his company’s sales drop drastically, but he didn’t give up… He bounced back up.
But what was his starting point?
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After working for a summer in a clothing store he decided to take advantage of his savings and open his own shop in 1971. He bought clothes, he converted them, and he resold them. His creativity, however, was not satisfied and so he began to design himself the pieces he wanted. As, he admitted, “Drawing pleased me more than anything else. I knew from the beginning that the fashion design would be my life. ” Despite his passion, his business went bankrupt in 1977. He didn’t give up again. He attended courses on the commercial fashion section and, in 1979, he founded his own company, Tommy Hill. He slowly expanded into women’s fashion and various luxury items, such as perfumes, and spent time in India to learn even more about trade.
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In 1985 he started the Tommy Hilfiger Corporation empire, which he founded with the support of the Murjani Group and made its grand debut by setting up a big billboard in Times Square. His designs are inspired by the classic American culture and he aims not only at elites but even at people who love fashion and want to have designer pieces in their wardrobe. His relationship with music is special and his collections are often influenced by the music industry. A distinctive example is his collaboration with the R&B singer Aaliyah in the 1990s. Generally, hip hop style is incorporated into his designs and when Snoop Dogg wore a sweatshirt of his brand he sold out within a few days.
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Of course, Tommy Hilfiger has always been influenced by American idols such as Grace Kelly, James Dean, Steve McQueen and Andy Warhol. His influence from American culture can even be seen in his logo. Its colors are a clear and minimalist reference to the American flag. Blue, white and red symbolize purity, elegance, perfection and excitement. The multi-talented designer’s vision is to break stereotypes and celebrate diversity. He is a man who stands out not only for his creations and entrepreneurship, but also for his charity work. He supports charities that protect young people and people with autism. His brand embraces free expression and helps young people take their first steps.
No doubt Tommy Hilfiger is a role model of hard work, entrepreneurial talent and a tasteful look. He can inspire a lot of people. How about you?
