Tommy Hilfiger Quotes
The road to success is not easy to navigate, but with hard work, drive and passion, it's possible to achieve the American dream.
The possibilities are endless, so never be discouraged by a setback, no matter how big.
I always say if I weren't a fashion designer, my other dream job is being a rock star!
I saw my future. I pictured it, but didn't quite know how to get there. But I knew that I should never give up.
One of the most important things to me is to make things real, not have models who are perfectly groomed or clothes that are too perfect. It all has to have a twist because that's how people live.
Good sportsmanship means treating others with respect. I consider myself a pretty good sport.
I think it's dangerous to think that you're successful, because then you become complacent.
Fashion is about affordable luxury ... To succeed, designers need to be affordable, wearable, accessible, and aspirational.
I knew exactly what I wanted to do. I wanted to build some kind of lifestyle brand that was preppy and cool.
I looked at my competitors and I thought that, "If they could do it, I could do it. And if, they are popular and doing well, I could compete with them."
A classic, navy blue blazer is my staple. It's a look that can take you from office meetings to dinner out with friends or family.
The preppy lifestyle has gone global. We feel that our business has grown so well because preppy travels so well. It's all-American classic.
The best city for fashion is Tokyo. You see styles there you won't see in London, Paris, Milan or New York. I also like the fashion scene in Los Angeles - it has a unique look.
I was looking at people like Jim Morrison and David Bowie and Mick Jagger and I thought, Ah! I want to look like them.
But I think, if you're in the spotlight, people are going to say bad things, and that's just the way it is.
Winning a trophy is always nice, but my personal satisfaction comes from reflecting on the passion, motivation, and determination that went into getting me there.
I think it is really important to have a sense of business. As a designer you can get so wrapped up in the design and fashion side that you forget the business side.
Over the last 15 years we've developed our brand into a global brand and we wanted our giving to follow suit.
When travelling, dress as comfortably as possible and don't have expectations of everything going perfectly.
The preppy look has gone global- every corner of the world interprets it in a different way.
Trying too hard to follow every trend. You want to look fashionable and put-together, not like you hit every sale rack this season.
Algebra looked like Chinese characters to me, and I could never get into reading Shakespeare. I just did not get it.
My mother inspired me to treat others as I would want to be treated regardless of age, race or financial status.
I currently live in the Plaza in New York and I love it - all that history, all those interesting stories.
I disapprove of lots of decisions made by George Bush: the war, the meddling in the affairs of other countries, the conversations with dictators; it was a dark time.
My mother was kind and forgiving and would take in all the waifs and strays in our neighbourhood; we always compared her to Mother Teresa. She taught me a lot.
When I am in London, I think my favourite city is London, but when I am in New York, I feel it is New York. It is very hard to choose between the two.
I had no confidence at school. I was not a good student and I really thought I was pretty stupid. Just dumb.
I love creating bold, cinematic moments with my runway shows, so the idea of being a film director has always been appealing to me.
Women were wearing the men's button-downs so I added men's touches into women's shirts. They're basically the same - just sexier. They're reshaped to the female body.
Off the court, I tend to stick to the classics, but I like to have fun with color and accessories. I'm from Spain, so colors are important for me.
