Honest, candid and sincere, Hilfiger’s memoir reveals never-before-told stories from his personal and professional life, plus the triumphs and setbacks in building a global fashion lifestyle brand.
American Dreamer, which chronicles his life and career in becoming one of the world’s most renowned fashion designers, from his beginnings as an eager entrepreneur in Elmira, New York, to founding his namesake brand and building international growth, the memoir shares Hilfiger’s most genuine and moving recollections.
“After more than 40 years in the fashion industry, I wanted to record the memories behind my life and brand,” said Tommy Hilfiger. “American Dreamer is a roadmap of the moments that have defined both my career and my personal life—from my childhood in Elmira, New York, to building a global business. I’m excited to share my journey and I hope it can inspire others to pursue their dreams,”said he.
Guests who attended the launch included Gigi Hadid, Serena Williams,Naomi Campbell, Christie Brinkley, Karolina Kurkova, AlexandraRichards, Ella Richards, Victor Cruz, Alan Cumming, ShilohFernandez, MarkyRamone, DJ Cassidy, Mick Rock, Arthur Kulkov, RJ King, CoryKennedy and more.
American Dreamer is written by Tommy Hilfiger in collaboration with Peter Knobler. The cover artwork was shot by renowned photographer Richard Phibbs at the Tommy Hilfiger brand’s Fifth Avenue Flagship store in New York City. It is published by Ballantine Books, an imprint of Random House, a division of Penguin Random House, the world’s largest trade-book publisher, whose parent company is Bertelsmann AG of Random House.
