VMSD talks shop with Tommy Hilfiger on his new Fifth Avenue flagship, the evolution of New York retail and his favorite places to spend money.
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By Anne DiNardo
Twenty years after opening his first specialty shop in New York, Tommy Hilfiger returns to the city where it all started. This time, he’s brought the brand’s entire fashion collection to a four-story global flagship on Fifth Avenue. In this exclusive Q&A with Tommy Hilfiger himself, VMSD asks the renowned designer about his new digs and why the timing is right for opening on one of the most prestigious shopping avenues in the world.
VMSD: You’ve said this store is about projecting the Tommy Hilfiger lifestyle. In 10 words or less, define your brand.
Tommy Hilfiger: A fun take on Americana, classic yet sophisticated.
So how do a modern sculptural white staircase, oil-rubbed bronze metal fixtures, walnut paneling and 1960s Venini chandeliers come together to represent the Tommy Hilfiger brand?
The store reflects the brand’s modern-meets-traditional design philosophy – we restored the façade to McKim, Mead and White’s original 1970s Indiana limestone vision, then decorated the store with found pieces, such as a Chesterfield sofa and LED chandeliers.
What’s your favorite design element at the Fifth Avenue flagship?
Besides the modern staircase that overlooks Fifth Avenue, one of my favorite features is the 50-foot art wall that’s currently featuring a Tommy Hilfiger flag created entirely out of vintage items.
What was the most challenging part of transforming this former Fortunoff space?
The ceilings were rather low so we expanded the height, creating a more majestic yet still intimate space.
There’s a range of visual elements on display throughout the store, including a motorcycle and a collection of ’80s kitsch. What’s your philosophy on visual merchandising?
We’ve always focused on creating a fun, welcoming atmosphere with a few surprises tucked in. The Fifth Avenue store in particular takes the idea of having cool, unexpected elements to another level with everything from vintage Vogue magazine covers to custom sequined mannequins in the front windows.
How do you choose visual elements for the store?
Our creative team worked with design and architecture firm Callison to design a space that incorporates modern with traditional, vintage with new, and art elements such as a Paul Vallinski record vinyl display. Found items came from all over the world, discovered in antique shops or the Brimfield Antique Market (in Brimfield, Mass.).
How has retail in New York changed since you opened your first store here?
It’s become increasingly diverse and more globally minded, which has been very inspiring.
You’ve said, “Timing is key, especially in fashion.” Why is the timing right for Tommy Hilfiger to be on Fifth Avenue?
Our brand positioning offers affordable yet aspirational clothing, which allows us to be flexible and accommodating to our customers.
Sidebar: The Man Behind the Brand
What’s the first thing you do when you wake up in the morning? Read the paper.
Last thing you do before you go to bed?
Say goodnight to my kids.
BlackBerry or iPhone?
BlackBerry.
Favorite app (besides yours)?
The New York Times.
Name one piece of clothing you can’t live without.
Jeans.
In addition to your new Fifth Avenue flagship, what stores are your guilty pleasures?
Unis in the Lower East Side and Thom Browne.
If you could spend 15 minutes talking to anyone, living or dead, who would it be and why?
John F. Kennedy – I think he was an interesting man who was president at a very fascinating time.
What do you consider your greatest achievement?
My family.
هل تبحثين علي اجمل موقع العاب اذا يمكنك دخول اجمل موقع العاب والعاب بنات فى مصر كلها موقع العاب العاب و موقع العاب بنات العاب بنات مصر احلي موقع العاب والعاب طبخ والعاب تلبيس والعاب جديده كل يوم ايضا يمكنك معرفة اجمل المعلومات الطبية فى احدث موقع طبي موقع طبيب طبيب معلومات طبية كل يوم
اما ان كنتي اجتماعيه وتريد مناقشة الجميع فى مناقشات وحوارات , وصور وافلام واغاني ونقاش جاد يمكنك دخول افضل منتدي مصري منتديات بنات مصر , منتدي نسائى مصري متجدد المعلومات يوميا
ولو بتحبي العاب التلبيس والملابس وازياء وحاجات حلوة ادخلي احسن موقع العاب تلبيس العاب تلبيس جديده كل يوم للبنات والشباب يا حلوين , وكمان فى الموقع احلي العاب سيارات العاب سيارات والعاب سباق سيارات جديده كل يوم مسلية وممتعه لشباب وبنات مصر
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دردشة مصرية - دردشة مصر - شات مصر - مصر - دردشة - دردشة بنات - دردشة مصرية - دردشة كتابية
شات نسيتك افضل شات كتابي سعودي شات واحسن دردشة سعودية دردشة وافضل شات كتابي سعودي شات سعودي
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Synopsis
Over five years of experience in the visual merchandising, organizing trade shows, developing business promotion activities, Developing innovating marketing thru new innovative techniques
A strategic planner with expertise in preparing project plans / layouts, resource planning and ensuring completion of projects within the stipulated time & cost norms.
A keen communicator with excellent leadership, analytical, man management and organizational skills.
ORGANISATIONAL EXPERIENCE
VISUAL MERCHANDISING
• Innovating High-Energy Visual Merchandising, Leveraging Highly successfully 1.9 years in Retail Design and Merchandising (R.D.&M Web: rdandm.com) Worked with Pantaloons (Future groups)Retail India pvt ltd as Project senior executive Visual Merchandiser for south India Big Bazaars successful 2yrs, also creative background driving Multi State Stores sales through visual presentation and images control, selected to assist in new store opening solid experience in leading teams and delivering visual merchandising workshops expertise in trends and fashion forecasting
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
• Present:
Working with Maxhypermarkets India pvt. Ltd. (SPAR Hypermarkets & Supermarkets)
From Jun 5th 2007 to till Date.
• Worked with Pantaloons (Future groups)Retail India pvt ltd as Project senior
executive Visual Merchandiser for south India Big Bazaars successful March2005 to
May2007,
• Worked As Graphic Designer, Visualiser, in R.D. &M Pvt Ltd.
March 2003 to feb 2005
Visual merchandiser
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• Sahara Unique Stores, gold finch hotel, K.S.C.A., H.P Computers Stores, Siri Mahamart, Magna Stores, Art tech and A.D.C.Krone. In R.D&M
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• SPAR Hypermarket at bannergatta road, and Koramangala SPAR supermarket At Bangalore. SPAR supermarket at Hyderabad. Present working with SPAR mantri Project malleswaram at Bangalore.
SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENT
• Created successfully Visual Merchandising for H.P. Computer Stores and Maintains Visual Presentations Standards and Continuously Improve the to the store look.
• Replacing Windows and Designing with new concepts to all Big Bazaars food bazaars And Pantaloons In Bangalore
• SPAR stores.
HIGHLIGHTS OF ATTRIBUTES
Business development thru organizing trade shows and exhibitions.
Market promotion thru new innovations
Coordination and planning in store...
New store set up... Store projects and Store opening (Hyper markets)
Strong sense of style Ticketing, Signage, Graphic Panels. Window concepts.
Team leader ship
Creative problem solving
New Store Planning & openings
Knowledge purview
Visual merchandising is the key to adding the final touches to an interior space.
In retail design we address product presentation, ticketing, display and promotion.
In hospitality and workplace design visual merchandising adds the final touches through furnishings, artworks and memorabilia.
VM requires creative skills to design the best solutions.
VM requires technical skills to manufacture and install the elements within a space.
VM requires marketing skills to integrate it with marketing campaigns and promotions.
VM requires communication skills to create signage, way finding, environmental graphics, customer information and price ticketing that effectively communicate to customers.
Finally, VM requires management skills to prepare the standards, manuals and guidelines that dictate how VM strategies and elements are to implemented in a consistent and effective manner.
PERSONAL DETAILS
Nick name : Dushy
Date of Birth : 31st May 1982
Driving license : Posses LMV license from India
Passport No : H4603151
Date of issue : 27/04/2009, valid till 26/04/2019
Place of issue : Bangalore
Address in India : Door no 7.1, 1st D main road, Gangenahalli, RT Nagar post, Bangalore 560032, Karnataka, India
ADDRESS IN DUBAI : C/O MR .TARANATH POST BOX NO:2095, ALAZHARA TCH –CENTER. KHALID BIN VALID ROAD , BUR DUBAI
DUBAI CONTACT :0504737507
Phone No. : +919535107992
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Alternative email : dushy_4911@yahoo.com, dushy.4911@gmail.com
Marital status : UN married
EDUCATIONAL QUAUFICATION:
Bachelor of Fine Arts Specialist in Painting from Karnataka Chithrakal Parishath, in Bangalore. (Bangalore University)
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Computer SKILLSBasic Computer Fundamentals, windows and MS office, Photoshop, coral.