TOMMY HILFIGER ANNOUNCES FORMULA
ONE WORLD CHAMPION
LEWIS HAMILTON AS GLOBAL BRAND AMBASSADOR FOR TOMMY HILFIGER MEN’S
LEWIS HAMILTON AS GLOBAL BRAND AMBASSADOR FOR TOMMY HILFIGER MEN’S
As one of today’s greatest sports competitors, Lewis Hamilton will
represent the world of
TOMMY HILFIGER men’s as global brand ambassador starting Spring
2018.
AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS (March 15, 2018) – Tommy Hilfiger,
which is owned by PVH Corp. [NYSE: PVH], announces
that British Formula One racing driver and four-time Formula One® World
Champion Lewis Hamilton will appear as the new global brand ambassador for TOMMY HILFIGER men’s, including HILFIGER COLLECTION, TOMMY HILFIGER TAILORED
and TOMMY HILFIGER Menswear, Underwear
and Swimwear, starting Spring 2018. The partnership reflects Tommy Hilfiger’s
strategic commitment to build on its strong menswear heritage and further drive
the global growth of its men’s business, bringing the next generation of fans
to the brand.
“I have always admired Lewis’
incredible endurance during the race, as well as his unique style off the
track, which speak to the new generation of Tommy
Guys,” said Tommy Hilfiger. “He has built his incredible career as a racing
driver with passion, dedication and extremely hard work – values that I
embraced when founding my brand. We have a history with Formula One, and this
partnership builds on our heritage of collaborations within the world of motor
sport.”
Lewis Hamilton’s career
achievements have put him in an elite group of global athletes, and he is
regarded as one of the greatest Formula One drivers in history. He holds the
record for all-time most pole positions, career points and most wins at
different circuits. He has won at least one Grand Prix in every season he has
competed in. Lewis Hamilton connects with more than 17 million fans through the
incredible reach of his social media channels, offering his audience a unique
behind-the-scenes glimpse into the Formula One racing world and his personal
life.
“I believe in the
power of fashion and innovation to celebrate individuality and break
conventions, like Tommy Hilfiger,”
said Lewis Hamilton. “Tommy’s designs inspire me to be bold in every outfit
that I put together outside of the racing track, expressing my creativity and
eclectic style with confidence. His groundbreaking TOMMYNOW experiential events
are one-of-a-kind, and I’m very excited to partner with such visionary brand.”
The integrated men’s campaign
was photographed by Mikael Jansson at the Pocono Raceway, also known as the
Tricky Triangle, in Pennsylvania, U.S. and will break globally in Spring 2018.
It features exclusive video teasers, print, online, and out of home media
placements, and will be supported by unique consumer activations that continue
to bring the brand’s unique perspective on pop culture to life around the
world. The TOMMY HILFIGER men’s
campaign will run alongside the brand’s dedicated women’s advertising,
featuring global womenswear brand ambassador and international supermodel Gigi
Hadid. The campaigns fused when Lewis Hamilton and Gigi Hadid took the wheel of
a Mercedes-AMG GT S car at the Pocono Raceway, and recorded their first drive
together around the track in a dash cam shot video, directed by Matt Baron, that shows their reactions
to the other’s driving skills.
The Spring 2018 TOMMY HILFIGER men’s offering celebrates
Tommy Hilfiger’s love of motor sports, where speed and immediacy fuse with a
touch of vintage nostalgia. The collection, which premiered at TOMMYNOW “DRIVE”
during Milan Fashion Week on February 25th, gives nod to the Formula One racing
pit crew, with heritage work wear and a strong focus on denim. Street styles
are born from the iconic shapes, bold colors and streamlined graphics of speed
racers. Looking at the traditional American automobile culture, clothing is
reinvented for a collection that fulfills the needs of today’s fast-paced
lifestyle.
The brand heritage of TOMMY HILFIGER is closely linked with
pop culture and sports icons. In the ‘90s, Hilfiger was one of the first designers to blend
fashion and celebrity, and he became a pioneer in the industry by dressing
young artists such as Aaliyah, Mark Ronson and Usher; and featuring musicians
such David Bowie and Beyoncé in his advertising campaigns. In recent years,
Tommy Hilfiger has established
inspiring partnerships with international tennis champion Rafael Nadal,
international supermodel Gigi Hadid, and award-winning musician/producer duo
The Chainsmokers, reflecting the brand’s commitment to broaden its reach and
connect with the next generation of consumers. Tommy Hilfiger also has a
history with Formula One, most recently announcing a multi-year strategic partnership as the Official Apparel Partner for
the four-time World Champions Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport. The
brand previously sponsored the Lotus Formula One team from 1991
to 1994, and was the first non-automotive brand to sponsor Ferrari’s Formula
One team, including uniforms created by the designer himself, in 1998.
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