Tommy Hilfiger, the brand, the name, and the fashion, have all become part of the American lexicon. Though Tommy Hilfiger's name has become synonymous with urban fashion and perfume, few people know the story of Tommy Hilfiger, the designer, the man who set out to be a great American designer, and (almost accidentally) achieved his goals.
After turning to the design aspect of clothing by designing for the rest of his stores in upstate New York (a total of 10), Hilfiger moved to New York City with his now estranged wife, Susie. Although he was offered design assistant positions with designers Calvin Klein and Perry Ellis -- and was broke -- he turned them both down with greater plans in mind. |
