I knew exactly what I wanted to do. I wanted to build some kind of lifestyle brand that was preppy and cool.
— Tommy Hilfiger
Good sportsmanship means treating others with respect. I consider myself a pretty good sport.
— Tommy Hilfiger
If it weren't for rock'n'roll, I wouldn't be a designer
— Tommy Hilfiger
We are going back to our roots by cultivating new unsigned talent who otherwise might go unnoticed.
— Tommy Hilfiger
Fashion is about affordable luxury ... To succeed, designers need to be affordable, wearable, accessible, and aspirational.
— Tommy Hilfiger
Always stay focused. Always give and try your best.
— Tommy Hilfiger
Over the last 15 years we've developed our brand into a global brand and we wanted our giving to follow suit.
— Tommy Hilfiger
The possibilities are endless, so never be discouraged by a setback, no matter how big.
— Tommy Hilfiger
New York Fashion Week comes only twice a year, make it count
— Tommy Hilfiger
I had no confidence at school. I was not a good student and I really thought I was pretty stupid. Just dumb.
— Tommy Hilfiger
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.
— Tommy Hilfiger
I think it's dangerous to think that you're successful, because then you become complacent.
— Tommy Hilfiger
But I think, if you're in the spotlight, people are going to say bad things, and that's just the way it is.
— Tommy Hilfiger
I always say if I weren't a fashion designer, my other dream job is being a rock star! — Tommy Hilfiger
The preppy look has gone global- every corner of the world interprets it in a different way. — Tommy Hilfiger
I spent a lot of years working for Ralph Lauren, and he had so many copycats, from Tommy Hilfiger to Abercrombie & Fitch to J.Crew. — John Varvatos
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. — Tommy Hilfiger
I currently live in the Plaza in New York and I love it - all that history, all those interesting stories. — Tommy Hilfiger
We like to believe our fashion is growing. — Tommy Hilfiger
My mother inspired me to treat others as I would want to be treated regardless of age, race or financial status. — Tommy Hilfiger
'The Cut' is going to give someone the opportunity of a lifetime and help that person achieve his or her dreams. — Tommy Hilfiger
My passion for music has always inspired my designs. — Tommy Hilfiger
I try not to have regrets and to learn from every experience. — Tommy Hilfiger
You want to look fashionable and put-together, not like you hit every sale rack this season. — Tommy Hilfiger
If I see someone wearing Hilfiger it makes me proud, but then I wonder what I could do to make the style more relevant for them next year? — Tommy Hilfiger
I was looking at people like Jim Morrison and David Bowie and Mick Jagger and I thought, Ah! I want to look like them. — Tommy Hilfiger
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. — Tommy Hilfiger
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. — Tommy Hilfiger
The road to success is not easy to navigate, but with hard work, drive and passion, it's possible to achieve the American dream. — Tommy Hilfiger
If I could never put out an album in my life, I could just put out mixtapes. The music got to be out there somehow. — Richard Hilfiger
These are optimistic pieces, travel pieces that go anywhere — Tommy Hilfiger
American style is about confidence, independence, diversity and free expression. — Tommy Hilfiger
Our look and image never change dramatically from one season to the next, so we need an edge. — Tommy Hilfiger
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. — Tommy Hilfiger
Good sportsmanship goes beyond the game; it starts with respect. — Tommy Hilfiger
I never want to be on TV on a reality show. — Richard Hilfiger
Algebra looked like Chinese characters to me, and I could never get into reading Shakespeare. I just did not get it. — Tommy Hilfiger
The Memorial Dedication was a momentous occasion — Tommy Hilfiger
We had incense and rock'n'roll posters, and we sold records and rolling papers. People could just, like, hang out. We had a cool vibe going. — Tommy Hilfiger
It was difficult for me because I was searching for the answer for so long, and the answer was right in front of me. Do what I do best. — Tommy Hilfiger
In designing a lifestyle brand, you have to know more than just designing clothes. — Tommy Hilfiger
