Andy Hilfiger

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Name = Andy Hilfiger


Img_capt = Andy Hilfiger in a promotional still
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Origin = flagicon|USA Elmira, New York, United States
Genre = Classic rock, Hip hop, Pop
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Label = Andy Hilfiger Entertainment/Elmira Entertainment
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Andy Hilfiger is an American business man in the fashion industry and a musician.

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. 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. After 5 years as President of Sweet Face Andy left to return to Tommy Hilfiger USA, Inc. although he still retains 50% of Sweet Face. Today Andy Hilfiger works at Tommy Hilfiger USA, Inc. as Senior Vice President of Events and Entertainment and he also owns Andy Hilfiger Entertainment, a music company where Andy produces and performs music.

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.

Andy's most recent album, Made In Harlem, features a wide variety of guests, including Peter Wolf, Doug E. Fresh, Michael Fredo, and Richie Rich. The album is now available worldwide on iTunes and with all other, leading digital retailers.

External links

* [http://www.andyhilfiger.com Andy Hilfiger's Official Website] .
* [http://www.myspace.com/andyhilfiger Andy Hilfiger's Official MySpace] .
* [http://www.myspace.com/xbrothers The X Brothers MySpace] .
* [http://www.myspace.com/elmiraent Elmira Entertainment MySpace]