Towards the end of this year, his memoirs will be published. I’m happy to leave black to other people.”īlack-and-white in print form, however, is something to which Hilfiger gives his seal of approval. We’re much more of a navy brand and we’re currently doing a throwback line of red, white and blue – I really love it. I’m glad to have seen those muted tones gone – I don’t call them colours. “In the 1980s there was a lot of black, grey, sand and putty around. “I’m not really big into black – I don’t wear black much myself apart from a tuxedo or sometimes black shoes,” he says. Hilfiger’s life is a full and colourful one, which may go some way to explaining his disdain for monochromatic clothes and “play-safe” apparel. In addition to which he’s an avid art collector, prizing, above all others that hang on his walls, a collaborative pop-art piece by Andy Warhol and painter Jean-Michel Basquiat. He’s also a huge fan of music, favouring in particular The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and, most recently, The Weekend. When not overseeing an upcoming line, you’ll find him skiing, playing volleyball or relaxing with his family. This is a brand with a personality of its own.”Ī personality carved out of Hilfiger’s own love from the great outdoors and all things active. “We established a language and a signature early on and they will both continue.” he says “Although we may be a bit more modern one season or a bit more vintage another – we’re still niche and we know we have a lot of sporty clothes that are fun and sell well worldwide. When it comes to succession, Hilfiger has no concerns that handing over the creative reigns to another principal designer, one day, will lead to a dilution of the brand. The future season will be equally aquatic and beach-friendly, with nautical stripes and sunbleached separates for men, women and children. Until then, customers in the UAE can head to one of Hilfiger’s flagship stores in Abu Dhabi or Dubai to snap up the current island-themed collection with pieces inspired by Jamaica and St. So, in September we will do a fashion show called ‘buy-now-wear-now’.” They don’t want to see clothes on a runway, then find them in stores six months later. The consumer is demanding immediacy and wants instant gratification. It’s never going to be the same again, with e-commerce and social media. “The retail industry is going through a major change right now. “I’m honoured to be receiving the award on behalf of my team, because they made it all happen, they’re amazing.” he says. For example, Tommy Hilfiger in Mall of the Emirates is our No 1 store for childrenswear worldwide.”Īpart from marking the label’s anniversary in the Gulf, Hilfiger was in the UAE to take part in a plenary session and receive an award at the 10th edition of the World Retail Congress held in Dubai’s Madinat Jumeirah. Now we’ve expanded to some 40 stores and our children’s business is on fire. “Timing is everything in the fashion business and when we opened in 2006 we felt it was right. “This region means an enormous amount to our business,” says the 65-year-old. He reflected the look and feel of the classic American apparel empire he established in 1985, a brand that is now present in 115 countries and was first seen in the GCC just 10 years ago. Through this stunning work, Tommy takes us behind the scenes of every decision and every mistake he has ever made and offers us advice on leadership, business, team-building and creativity from his own experience.īy telling us his story in his own words, he proves that sometimes we have to dream big in order to make it big.Dressed in chinos, a signature button-down shirt and a navy blazer, designer Thomas Jacob “Tommy” Hilfiger presented a relaxed image when he held press interviews in a private villa in Dubai’s Al Qasr hotel this week. In addition to the designer’s autobiography, this book gives us insights into the exclusive A-List personalities with whom he’s collaborated, from Mick Jagger and David Bowie to Ralph Lauren and Calvin Klein. It’s all thanks to his positive view of the world. After opening his own clothing store at eighteen, his instinct for style made him a successful fashion designer. His dyslexia never stopped him from being a dreamer, as he always had the vision and the will to make his dream come true. The way he constantly changes the trends explains his ever-lasting mark on global culture. Three decades ago, he designed his first collection of “classics with a twist” and became synonymous with All-American Style. By Tommy Hilfiger and Peter Knobler Photo Courtesy of Īfter building a rich career in fashion, famed American designer Tommy Hilfiger tells us the story of his life in a book entitled “American Dreamer: My Life in Fashion and Business”.
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