Founder & Principal Designer
Tommy Hilfiger Global
Uplifting and inspiring consumers since 1985, Tommy Hilfiger has pioneered one of the world’s most recognized premium lifestyle brands. With Hilfiger’s vision and leadership as Principal Designer, his eponymous brand celebrates the essence of classic American style with a modern twist. Tommy Hilfiger offers consumers worldwide premium quality and value under the TOMMY HILFIGER and TOMMY JEANS lifestyles, spanning a wide range of collections including men’s, women’s, and kids’ sportswear, denim, adaptive, accessories, footwear, fragrance, and home goods.
Hilfiger’s fashion career began in 1969 during high school when he opened his first store, People’s Place, in his hometown of Elmira, New York. A decade later, he relocated to Manhattan to pursue his passion for fashion design, eventually launching his namesake brand with a single menswear collection. Since then, TOMMY HILFIGER products have achieved global acclaim, generating approximately $9 billion in retail sales in 2023. With a presence in 100 countries and over 2,000 retail outlets worldwide, including its flagship store at tommy.com, the brand continues to thrive under Hilfiger’s visionary leadership.
9:00am - 9:30am
Javits North, Level 5, SAP Theatre