Andy Hilfiger
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Andy Hilfiger is an American business man in the fashion industry and a musician. He is the creative director and namesake of Andrew Charles , a rock 'n' roll inspired fashion line.
Andy Hilfiger's first job was at 12 years when he began selling jeans in his brother Tommy Hilfiger
's store. Andy’s other love is music and he has been playing bass guitar since he was a teen. In 1982 Andy moved to Manhattan from upstate New York where he began to further pursue music. Andy toured with members of the Ramones, Kid Rock
, and Blue Öyster Cult
.
In the 1990s, Andy started a division at Tommy Hilfiger USA, Inc. styling and dressing some of Hollywood’s movie stars and rock and pop musicians and sponsoring concert tours. Andy also started the accessories division for Tommy Hilfiger USA, Inc. where he designed hats, bags, outer wear creating a multi million dollar business.
After a decade of work at Tommy Hilfiger USA, Inc Andy started his own company called Sweet Face Fashion where Andy played a major role in launching the JLO by Jennifer Lopez
brand. Andy eventually helped to build the company to gross $250 million in sales and launched the fragrance Glow by J.Lo
. Currently, Andy is a partner in Star Branding, along with Tommy Hilfiger
, Bernt Ullmann, and Joe Lamastra. Star Branding is a partner with Li & Fung USA in a company called MESH, under which the Andrew Charles fashion line was developed.
Andrew Charles will be sold in the Impulse department of select Macy's
stores starting September of 2011 and on macys.com. It consists of a menswear line, inspired by Steven Tyler
, and a women's collection inspired by 1970s bohemian styles. Steven Tyler
and his daughter, Chelsea Tyler, are the faces of the Andrew Charles advertising campaign and will make appearances at select Macy's
stores to coincide with the launch. Andy is also developing a line of scarves with Steven Tyler
for Andrew Charles called Rock Scarf.
During the 1980s, Andy played bass guitar in the band King Flux
, which consisted of his brother Billy Hilfiger, Richie Stotts
of the Plasmatics
, and Marky Ramone
. Other lineups for this band included Tony Petri from Twisted Sister
and Albert Bouchard
of Blue Öyster Cult
. Andy currently plays bass for the X Brothers along with Joe Bouchard
of Blue Öyster Cult
. The X Brothers have released two albums to date and are currently recording their third.
Andy Hilfiger's first job was at 12 years when he began selling jeans in his brother Tommy Hilfiger
Tommy Hilfiger
Thomas Jacob "Tommy" Hilfiger is an American fashion designer and founder of the premium lifestyle brand Tommy Hilfiger.-Early life:...
's store. Andy’s other love is music and he has been playing bass guitar since he was a teen. In 1982 Andy moved to Manhattan from upstate New York where he began to further pursue music. Andy toured with members of the Ramones, Kid Rock
Kid Rock
Robert James "Bob" Ritchie , known by his stage name Kid Rock, is an American singer-songwriter, musician and rapper with five Grammy Awards nominations...
, and Blue Öyster Cult
Blue Öyster Cult
Blue Öyster Cult, often abbreviated BÖC, is an American rock band, most of whose members first came together in Long Island, NY in 1967 as the band Soft White Underbelly...
.
In the 1990s, Andy started a division at Tommy Hilfiger USA, Inc. styling and dressing some of Hollywood’s movie stars and rock and pop musicians and sponsoring concert tours. Andy also started the accessories division for Tommy Hilfiger USA, Inc. where he designed hats, bags, outer wear creating a multi million dollar business.
After a decade of work at Tommy Hilfiger USA, Inc Andy started his own company called Sweet Face Fashion where Andy played a major role in launching the JLO by Jennifer Lopez
JLO by Jennifer Lopez
JLO by Jennifer Lopez is a lifestyle brand that incorporates every aspect of Jennifer Lopez's life. The line includes many different types of clothing for young and older women, including swimwear, fragrances, eyewear, jewelry, hats, gloves, and scarves, outerwear, handbags, lingerie, bed...
brand. Andy eventually helped to build the company to gross $250 million in sales and launched the fragrance Glow by J.Lo
Glow by J.Lo
Glow by J.Lo, most commonly referred to as Glow, is the first fragrance endorsed by American recording artist and actress Jennifer Lopez.- Packaging and scent :...
. Currently, Andy is a partner in Star Branding, along with Tommy Hilfiger
Tommy Hilfiger
Thomas Jacob "Tommy" Hilfiger is an American fashion designer and founder of the premium lifestyle brand Tommy Hilfiger.-Early life:...
, Bernt Ullmann, and Joe Lamastra. Star Branding is a partner with Li & Fung USA in a company called MESH, under which the Andrew Charles fashion line was developed.
Andrew Charles will be sold in the Impulse department of select Macy's
Macy's
Macy's is a U.S. chain of mid-to-high range department stores. In addition to its flagship Herald Square location in New York City, the company operates over 800 stores in the United States...
stores starting September of 2011 and on macys.com. It consists of a menswear line, inspired by Steven Tyler
Steven Tyler
Steven Tyler is an American singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, best known as the frontman and lead singer of the Boston-based rock band Aerosmith, in which he also plays the harmonica, and occasional piano and percussion. He is known as the "Demon of Screamin'", due to his high screams...
, and a women's collection inspired by 1970s bohemian styles. Steven Tyler
Steven Tyler
Steven Tyler is an American singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, best known as the frontman and lead singer of the Boston-based rock band Aerosmith, in which he also plays the harmonica, and occasional piano and percussion. He is known as the "Demon of Screamin'", due to his high screams...
and his daughter, Chelsea Tyler, are the faces of the Andrew Charles advertising campaign and will make appearances at select Macy's
Macy's
Macy's is a U.S. chain of mid-to-high range department stores. In addition to its flagship Herald Square location in New York City, the company operates over 800 stores in the United States...
stores to coincide with the launch. Andy is also developing a line of scarves with Steven Tyler
Steven Tyler
Steven Tyler is an American singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, best known as the frontman and lead singer of the Boston-based rock band Aerosmith, in which he also plays the harmonica, and occasional piano and percussion. He is known as the "Demon of Screamin'", due to his high screams...
for Andrew Charles called Rock Scarf.
During the 1980s, Andy played bass guitar in the band King Flux
King Flux
King Flux was a band started by Richie Stotts after the breakup of the Plasmatics in 1985. King Flux's first incarnation consisted of Richie on guitar, Billy and Andy Hilfiger , and Marky Ramone on drums. Apparently, they also played under the name Hill-Fire...
, which consisted of his brother Billy Hilfiger, Richie Stotts
Richie Stotts
Richard Eugene Stotts was the first guitarist and one of the founding members of the punk/metal group Plasmatics.In 1978, Richie was among the earliest musicians to sport a Mohawk,...
of the Plasmatics
Plasmatics
The Plasmatics were an American heavy metal and punk band formed by Yale University art school graduate Rod Swenson with Wendy O. Williams. The band was a controversial group known for wild live shows that broke countless taboos...
, and Marky Ramone
Marky Ramone
Marky Ramone is an American musician. He is best known for being the drummer for the Ramones, but has also played in other notable bands like Dust, Wayne County and the Backstreet Boys, Richard Hell & The Voidoids, and the Misfits.Although he is not the original drummer , Marky is the only living...
. Other lineups for this band included Tony Petri from Twisted Sister
Twisted Sister
Twisted Sister is an American heavy metal band from Long Island. Musically, the band implements elements of traditional heavy metal bands such as Iron Maiden and Judas Priest, along with a style that is similar to early glam metal bands...
and Albert Bouchard
Albert Bouchard
Albert Bouchard and grew up in Clayton, New York. He is a drummer, guitarist, singer and songwriter. He was a founding member of Blue Öyster Cult and a driving force through the band's first decade...
of Blue Öyster Cult
Blue Öyster Cult
Blue Öyster Cult, often abbreviated BÖC, is an American rock band, most of whose members first came together in Long Island, NY in 1967 as the band Soft White Underbelly...
. Andy currently plays bass for the X Brothers along with Joe Bouchard
Joe Bouchard
Joe Bouchard was the original bassist for Blue Öyster Cult. He grew up in Clayton, New York...
of Blue Öyster Cult
Blue Öyster Cult
Blue Öyster Cult, often abbreviated BÖC, is an American rock band, most of whose members first came together in Long Island, NY in 1967 as the band Soft White Underbelly...
. The X Brothers have released two albums to date and are currently recording their third.