Tommy Hilfiger's Mumbai Roots: How his humble beginnings formed a fashion rich | "I'm a tandoori type of man" | Today news

American fashion designer Thomas Jacob Hilfiger, commonly known as Tommy Hilfiger, shared a nostalgic story during a firefire with Indian models Manushi Chhillar and Sarah Jane Dias. According to reports, the conversation took place earlier today in the Tommy Hilfiger store in the Bandra Kurla complex in Mumbai. Here’s what Tommy Hilfiger said Hilfiger shared: ‘I designed my very first collection in a Santacruz factory – that’s where my career truly started. It was over 40 years ago, and I have come back since. ‘ He also mentioned that since he forged this early connection with India, he has developed a deep penchant for his food. Hilfiger added: “I’m a tandoori type guy, but I wouldn’t say no to butter chicken either.” He talked about his career, adding: “” When I launched the brand as a young designer, I had a partnership with Mohan Murjani, “he shared.” At the time, he owned Gloria Vanderbilt jeans and his family produced mainly in Hong Kong. I was actually about to join Calvin Klein when we met. He asked me what I was doing, and when I said that I was going to work for Calvin, he said to me, “Don’t do it – let’s start Tommy Hilfiger together.” We did it too, and that was in 1985 – 40 years ago. “Hillfiger about his first collection? The ‘Casualization’ of America to the world, which describes its style as ‘chic comfortable’. Embrace by celebrities, especially in the 1990s hip-hop scene (such as Aaliyah, Snoop Dogg and Destiny’s Child).