Then when that work was done, Hilfiger had to distance himself from the cost-cutting. Hilfiger had brought in a CEO to cut costs by cutting jobs and divisions. Chapters 21 - 23 This last section of the book is about politics. One gets to see the concerns of the celebrity when it comes to dating and marriage, and it's a revelation to say the least. Chapter 20 Hilfiger finds new love, and a lot of it has to do with celebrity and fame. However, TARP (Troubled Asset Relief Program) and other federal programs saved the day, and they saved Tommy big time. But he had also apparently become quite arrogant, and his business partners left him, and marriage ended. Chapters 17 - 19 Hilfiger's business suffered when Spike Lee went after him on race, and he suffered personally. government, and to capture the hip-hop and street markets. He went out of his way to be with celebrities and their families, to make sure corporate profits were beyond the reach of the U.S. Chapters 11 - 16 This is about Hilfiger going beyond the brand and the company, making himself the special thing. This book has several parts, each distinct and some better than others, as follows: Chapters 1 - 10 This is by far the best part of the book, because it's captivating, inspiring and one learns a lot about fashion and the business of fashion. This is the story of a true American original, told for the first time in his own words, with honesty, humor, and the insatiable appetite for life and style that proves that sometimes you have to dream big to make it big. Tommy takes us behind the scenes of every decision - and every mistake - he's ever made, offering advice on leadership, business, team-building, and creativity. But this is more than just a fashion icon's memoir - it's a road map for building a brand, both professionally and personally.
To this day his approach to commerce is rooted in his positive view of the world.Īmerican Dreamer brims with anecdotes that cover Tommy's years as a club kid and scrappy entrepreneur in 1970s New York as well as unique insights into the exclusive A-list personalities with whom he's collaborated and interacted, from Mick Jagger and David Bowie to Ralph Lauren and Calvin Klein. Through decades of triumph and turmoil, Tommy remained doggedly optimistic. At 18 he opened his own clothing store, parlaying his uncanny instinct for style into a budding career as a fashion designer. Nevertheless, this self-described dreamer had a vision and the relentless will to make it a reality. Growing up one of nine children in a working-class family in Elmira, New York, Tommy suffered from dyslexia, flunked sophomore year of high school, and found himself constantly at odds with his father.
Since designing his first collection of "classics with a twist" three decades ago, Tommy Hilfiger has been synonymous with all-American style - but his destiny wasn't always so clear. Fewer still have left such an indelible mark on global culture. In this tale of grit and glamour, setbacks and comebacks, business and pop culture icon Tommy Hilfiger shares his extraordinary life story for the first time.įew designers have stayed on top of changing trends the way Tommy Hilfiger has.
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