Tommy Hilfiger celebrates 20 years in India, launches sailing line

The day kicked off with Hilfiger’s appearance at the Tommy Hilfiger store in Jio World Drive, Bandra Kurla Complex. Here, he joined a panel discussion on global fashion and cultural exchange, moderated by actor and host Sarah-Jane Dias and Bollywood star and model Manushi Chhillar. The discussion celebrated the convergence of Indian and American style sensibilities.

Tommy Hilfiger marked 20 years in India with a visit to Mumbai, celebrating the brand’s cultural bond with one of fashion’s fastest-growing markets.
Highlights included a panel at the Jio World Drive store, a dinner at Taj Mahal Palace Hotel and a sailing event to launch a collection.
Arvind Ltd’s Kulin Lalbhai praised Hilfiger’s enduring impact on global fashion and their long-standing partnership.

In the evening, Hilfiger hosted an exclusive dinner at the historic Taj Mahal Palace Hotel. The event gathered leading voices from India’s cultural and fashion spheres, including Karan Johar, Sara Ali Khan, Aditya Roy Kapur, and Shikhar Dhawan, against the stunning backdrop of the Arabian Sea and Gateway of India, the brand said in a press release.

The occasion also featured the launch of a limited-edition sailing collection, celebrated with a sailing event at the Mumbai Yacht Club, highlighting the brand’s vibrant, adventurous spirit.

Arvind Ltd’s vice chairman Kulin Labhai reflected on the 20-year journey with Tommy Hilfiger, describing it as a relationship rooted in trust and mutual growth. He credited the brand’s sustained popularity to Hilfiger’s enduring vision and cultural relevance.

“Mr Hilfiger has been the heart and soul of the brand. Under his guidance and leadership Tommy has been a part of and has shaped US and global pop culture. His passion for the product has ensured that Tommy always remains relevant and cool. Today it is one of the world’s biggest and most successful fashion brands. For our family this is so much more than a partnership – it is a deep friendship of four decades. I am so grateful and honoured to have his guidance and mentorship. He is a true inspiration,” Lalbhai said in a LinkedIn post.

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