Tommy Hilfiger Joins ‘American Idol’

Legendary designer Tommy Hilfiger has joined the “American Idol” family as an image adviser to the show’s finalists.

“I admire risk takers who share my belief in the power of fashion to transform and influence, and I look forward to working with the artists to guide them in defining their performance style and identity,” Hilfiger said in a press release.

For Tommy Hilfiger fans, this new position may not come as much of a surprise, considering his connections with musicians in the past. Hilfiger has worked with well-known artists like Britney Spears, Beyonce, Taylor Swift, and The Rolling Stones.

We cannot wait to see what Hilfiger comes up with for each finalist. If you are someone who stopped watching “Idol” a few cycles back, this may give you a reason to begin watching the show again.

Text Quamé A. Hamlin
Source PR Newswire
Image GQ

Tommy Hilfiger Classically Inspires

“Classic inspiration, modern interpretation” is the way the branders at Tommy Hilfiger have described their new fragrance for men, Eau De Prep, whose literal translation is "water in prep." What can that possibly mean? Does it represent the fluidity in the Hilfiger brand, or does it represent the seamless merger of the “classic prep” Hilfiger prep attitude and its “new spirit”?

Explanation of the name aside, Tommy Hilfiger once again turned out a fragrance that is sure to be a success. Even its packaging seems to represent the class and elegance that has become synonymous with the Hilfiger brand. The cologne is featured in a tall glass bottle, embellished with gold and wrapped with the signature Hilfiger red, white, and navy blue.

Available at Macy’s for instant gratification or online at the official Tommy Hilfiger website, this fragrance is modestly priced at $65.


Text Jarrod Wadsworth
Image Macy’s

Fashion Week Fairy Tales

For many people, fashion feels like a fairy tale. Normally, when you think of fashion week, you imagine beautiful women in gorgeous gowns working the runway. It’s natural, because that’s what you’re led think about. But, just like in any other fairy tale, there are people in the background setting the stage for the beauties to take the stage.

Think about Cinderella: Would she have been the belle of the ball if it had not been for her fairy godmother? It took just a little bit of magic to transform her into the future princess of whatever realm she ruled over. In fashion, it’s no different, except in the real world there is no wave of a magic wand. There are people who design the inside of the compound so that the beautiful models have a place to show off the newest looks from the respective designers.

But we cannot forget that a ball would be nothing without princes. New York Fashion Week boasts many shows for connoisseurs of men’s fashion to attend. Designers from Loden Dager (scheduled to show on February 11) to Tommy Hilfiger (February 10) will be well represented throughout the upcoming fashion week. Keep an eye out, because you definitely don’t want to be left looking like a frog.


Text Jarrod Wadsworth
Image MBFashionWeek

Tommy Hilfiger: Spring 2012

Tommy Hilfiger will forever be the pioneer in American menswear. He is the definitive representative of classic Americana prep. With that being said, Spring 2012 is a collection sample like we’ve never seen from Hilfiger. Think militarized prep without the ruggedness. Hilfiger presents extravagant colors of polychromatic camouflage while maintaining his intrinsic prep motif. The camouflage print is on outerwear, blazers, shirts, shorts, and even shoes. It’s a very bold and risky move from the normally conservative Hilfiger, but it’s a gamble that paid off. With the creative support of emerging mastermind Simon Spurr, Tommy Hilfiger’s Spring 2012 collection sends a message; the American prep originator is still fashion-forward and forward thinking.

More looks after the jump!

Duck Boots

Imagine: you're throwing the biggest party of the season. You have your outfit sorted and hair ready to go...then, what's that noise? RAIN? The first thought (sadly) that comes to mind is the state of our shoes - you don't want your heels covered in mud nor have soaked feet from the downpour. Well ladies, there is a solution. The duck boot. While the name may crack a smile, the only person laughing at the end of the night is you and your fashionably dry feet. The half heel, half rain boot is a new trend noticed on celebrities such as Olivia Palermo and Christina Aguilera who are staying dry while looking great on and off the red carpet. When Tommy Hilfiger introduced us to the duck boot in his Fall 2010 RTW, his peppy footwear looked fabulous with leggings and bright colors such as solid reds or camels. Made with suede, rubber, and leather laces, Hilfiger's boots go for $298, but many retailers are selling them at reasonable prices such as Lesportsac, $98. So go ahead, jump in the puddles, with your adorable duck boots - you will no longer want to sing the rain away.

Text Jessica Moy

Wide Leg Trousers

The skinny pant have been a hot item for a while, and with good reason. It not only shows off your gorgeous legs, but when paired with 4-inch heels - it's an unstoppable sexy look. As we know, fashion constantly changes its rules - so, say good-bye to the skinny pant and hello wide leg trousers. The runways are bringing back the retro glam of Audrey Hepburn by letting feminine sophistication fill the present day women's closet. Designers such as Marc Jacobs, Jason Wu, and Tommy Hilfigier have perfected the wide legged trousers by pairing them up with whimsical blouses and form fitting tops. The colors most seen are white and caramel - giving you the option of playing around with jewelry and bag colors. For shorter girls, wear the pant with chunkier heels as it will accentuate your legs, and for taller girls - the style will look great with just a fancy pair of flats. The wide leg angle gives you a polished, professional, and playful look. I recommend you rummage through your mother's closet first, she may still have hers from back in the day - hey, you never know.



Text Jessica Moy

Tommy Hilfiger and Keith Haring Collaborate

Fashion designer Tommy Hilfiger and the Keith Haring foundation have collaborated on a line of shoes that were released today at Colette, a Parisian concept store, and will be on sale for two weeks.

The collection's sneakers and rain boots are printed with some of the painter's most popular work, with sizes available for men, women, and children. Some styles include Wellington boots covered in the Dancing Man, and tennis shoes with the Barking Dog.

If you are not a Paris native and a fan of Haring's work, fear not: the collection has a broader release scheduled for this fall.

-Erin O'Hara