Haute 100 New York Update: Tommy Hilfiger

Our Haute 100 list details the accomplishments of the most influential people in each of our markets—Miami, New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. These people continue to make moves, so rather than waiting for the next Haute 100 issue to come out, we thought we’d provide you with regular updates on those Haute 100 members who are making headlines. Famous fashion designer Tommy Hilfiger is producing 1,000 handmade, limited-edition books to celebrate 25 years in the industry.

Tommy Hilfiger

Category: Designers

What Made Him Haute: He took a vision of classic American sportswear and made it into one of the world’s most recognized lifestyle brands. In 1995 he won the CFDA Menswear Designer of the year. He married his second wife, Dee Ocleppo, on Dec. 12, 2008, and in August, they welcomed a baby boy, Sebastian Thomas Hilfiger. Then in September, he opened his new global flagship storefront on Fifth Avenue.

What Makes Him Haute Now: Tommy Hilfiger is celebrating his silver anniversary in fashion by producing 1,000 handmade, limited-edition books. The book, “Tommy Hilfiger,” is reminiscent of a scrapbook and will come enclosed in a linen box. Within the pages are personal pictures and hand written narrations from the designer, as well as quotes from the likes of Vogue’s Anna Wintour and pop star Britney Spears. Hilfiger says the book has intimate appeal, “This book is a culmination of my life’s work, sharing some of my innermost thoughts throughout the years…. [It’s] the equivalent of telling a friend about my family.” For $550 fans get a close look at five decades worth of Hilfiger’s life, as presented in the book’s 144 pages and 200 illustrations.

“Tommy Hilfiger” by Tommy Hilfiger is available at Assouline bookstores or online at, www.assouline.com