Tommy Hilfiger

Tommy Hilfiger is an American premium lifestyle brand owned by PVH Corp (NYSE: PVH), headquartered in New York. Its designs are manufactured primarily in Asia. European alternatives like GANT and Ralph Lauren Europe offer comparable preppy aesthetics.

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Brand Identity Data

HQ Country
United States
HQ City
New York
Founded
1985
EU Headquartered
No
EU Manufactured
No
Ownership Type
subsidiary
Stock Exchange
NYSE
Tax Domicile
US
Ultimate Parent
PVH Corp
Data Hosting
US
CLOUD Act Exposure
Yes ⚠️
AI Trains on User Data
unknown
GDPR Status
compliant
DSA Designation
na
Carbon Neutral
no
B Corp Certified
No
Supply Chain
partial
Repair / Recycling
Yes ✓
Ethical Certifications
Better Cotton Initiative, Leather Working Group

Verified on August 2, 2026

Corporate Lineage

1985

Brand Founded

Tommy Hilfiger launches his eponymous brand with a debut menswear collection.

1992

IPO

Tommy Hilfiger Corporation goes public on the New York Stock Exchange.

2006

Apax Partners Acquisition

Private equity firm Apax Partners acquires Tommy Hilfiger for $1.6 billion.

2010

PVH Acquisition

PVH Corp acquires Tommy Hilfiger for approximately $3 billion, bringing it under its portfolio.

2020

Sustainability Commitment

PVH announces the 'Forward Fashion' strategy, targeting zero waste and reduced carbon footprint.

European Alternatives to Tommy Hilfiger

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Jack & Jones

Jack & Jones is a Danish menswear brand owned by Bestseller A/S, a Danish family-owned fashion group headquartered in Brande. One of Europe's largest fashion companies, it is an EU-owned alternative to Tommy Hilfiger and Gap for men's casual wear.

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Nudie Jeans

Nudie Jeans is a Swedish denim brand headquartered in Gothenburg, fully privately owned by Swedish founders. It manufactures in Europe using organic cotton, offers free repairs for life, and is a sustainable EU alternative to Levi's.

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GANT

GANT is a lifestyle apparel brand known for its preppy aesthetic and heritage in American sportswear design. Originally founded in the United States, the brand is now headquartered in Sweden and operates under the ownership of the Swiss-based holding company Maus Frères.

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Verification Sources

  1. [1]Tommy Hilfiger on Wikidata
  2. [2]Tommy Hilfiger website