Tommy Hilfiger is GQ's design legend of the year

Since launching his label in 1985, the award-winning New York designer has enjoyed 35 years (and counting) as the king of all-American cool. But, as all true visionaries know, complacency is deadly. And having pivoted his way to legendary status, the next revolution is what matters most. With the future of fashion looking ever more digital, virtual, personal and accountable, the man who has built his career on "disruption" is planning once again to shake his own foundations.
Since launching his label in 1985, Tommy Hilfiger has enjoyed 35 years (and counting) as the king of all-American cool

Tommy hilfiger with the designer of the year award hi-res stock photography and images - Alamy

Tommy Hilfiger, Outstanding Achievement Award

How Tommy Hilfiger's Hong Kong connection helped build an American luxury fashion brand, which has worked with Usher, Britney Spears and Beyoncé and saw a star-studded showing at NYFW – interview