Tommy Hilfiger Net Worth, Bio, Income, Parents, Education, Hometown, Siblings

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Tommy Hilfiger Biography and Early Life

Tommy Hilfiger is an American fashion designer and founder of Tommy Hilfiger Corporation. He was born Thomas Jacob Hilfiger on March 24, 1951 in Elmira, New York, United States. He was born to his parents Richard Hilfiger (Father) and Virginia Hilfiger (Mother). He grew up with four siblings named Andy Hilfiger (Brother), Billy Hilfiger (Brother), Ginny Hilfiger (Sister) and Betsy Hilfiger (Sister).

Tommy Hilfiger Net Worth

Tommy Hilfiger net worth is estimated to be $400 million. He earns over $20 million as salary annually. His net worth and salary amassed due to the success in his career as a fashion designer and founder of Tommy Hilfiger Corporation.

Tommy Hilfiger Career

During the summer of 1969, Hilfiger worked at a clothing store on Cape Cod and it was his time at the clothing store that formed his interest in fashion designing. In 1971, he used his savings of $150 to open his first clothing store located in Elmira. He usually bought his clothes from New York City and resold at his store. In 1977, his clothing store went bankrupt and he enrolled in classes on commerce and the business side of the fashion industry. In 1979, he set up a company called Tommy Hill and during this period he spent most of his time in India where the clothes were made. In 1985, he partnered with businessman Mohan Murjani to launch the Tommy Hilfiger Corporation. In 2012, he launched the Marc Anthony Collection. In 1995, he launched the Tommy Hilfiger Foundation and with the organization he has donated millions of dollars to various charitable causes. Over the years, Hilfiger has published books such as All-American in 1997, New England Style in 2003, Grace Kelly: A life in Pictures in 2007, Tommy Hilfiger in 2010, American Dreamer: My Life in Fashion & Business in 2016 and many more. He has also appeared in films like Zoolander in 2001, The Cut in 2005, Project Runway in 2009, American Idol in 2012, Zoolander 2 in 2016 and more.

Tommy Hilfiger Wife

Tommy Hilfiger is married to his wife Dee Ocleppo. They married on December 12, 2008. Hilfiger was previously married to Susie Hilfiger. He and Susie were married from 1980 until 2000.

Tommy Hilfiger Residence

Tommy Hilfiger resides in New York, United States.

Tommy Hilfiger Education (High School and College)

Tommy Hilfiger studied at Ernie Davis Academy High School, he graduated in 1970. He also studied at GST BOCES Bush Campus in Elmira.

Tommy Hilfiger Origin, Ethnicity and Nationality

Tommy Hilfiger is of Dutch-German-Irish origin and ethnicity. He is of American nationality.

Tommy Hilfiger Religion

Tommy Hilfiger practices Christianity as religion. He is Catholic.

Tommy Hilfiger Parents

Tommy Hilfiger was born to his parents Richard Hilfiger (Father) and Virginia Hilfiger (Mother). His father was a watchmaker of Dutch-German descent and his mother was a nurse of Irish descent.

Tommy Hilfiger Siblings

Tommy Hilfiger grew up with four siblings named Andy Hilfiger (Brother), Billy Hilfiger (Brother), Ginny Hilfiger (Sister) and Betsy Hilfiger (Sister).

Tommy Hilfiger Kids

Tommy Hilfiger has five kids named Ally Hilfiger (Daughter), Elizabeth Hilfiger (Daughter), Kathleen Hilfiger (Daughter), Sebastian Thomas Hilfiger (Son) and Richard Hilfiger (Son).

Tommy Hilfiger Girlfriend

Tommy Hilfiger is married to his wife Dee Ocleppo and therefore, he has no girlfriends.

Tommy Hilfiger Height and Weight

Tommy Hilfiger stands at a height of 5 ft 8 inches. He weighs 67 kg.

Tommy Hilfiger Hometown

Tommy Hilfiger hometown is Elmira, New York, United States.

Tommy Hilfiger Husband

Tommy Hilfiger is married to his wife Dee Ocleppo. They married on December 12, 2008. Hilfiger was previously married to Susie Hilfiger. He and Susie were married from 1980 until 2000. He has no husband.

Tommy Hilfiger Zodiac Sign

Tommy Hilfiger was born on March 24, 1951 and his zodiac sign is Aries.

Social Media Presence

Hilfiger has over 2 million Twitter followers, over 3 million Instagram followers, over 3 million Facebook followers and he is also active on other social media networks.

Controversies, rumours and legal issues

Hilfiger is known for his controversial divorce with his first wife Susie Hilfiger and he has also been embroiled in other legal issues which come with business.