The Murjani Group has been making headlines since the 1930's when Mr. BK Murjani established the very first clothing factory in Hong Kong and they continue to develop and innovate within the world of fashion and lifestyle brands.
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Sep 10, 2010 | Tommy Hilfiger
Mohan Murjani, chairman of Murjani International, saw something special in Tommy Hilfiger the moment he walked in the door. The Indian entrepreneur, credited with launching Hilfiger into the fashion consciousness, was Hilfiger's original financial backer. In 1984, when Murjani was running the Gloria Vanderbilt women's business, he wanted to get into the men's segment.
The trajectory was well-defined. The journey suited for success and the destination… At the top, the Zenith. This sums up the essence of a brand of lineage of Tommy Hilfiger. The rest followed…
Hilfiger Mega-Flagship
Sep 4, 2009 | Tommy Hilfiger
NEW YORK — For a designer, nothing says you've made it quite like a flagship on Fifth Avenue and after nearly 25 years in business, Tommy Hilfiger's 22,000-square-foot store at 681 Fifth Avenue opening today clearly conveys the message he's arrived.
Indian Style Guru
May 18, 2008 | Murjani Group
Mohan Murjani's father B.K. Murjani left India in 1930 and moved to Shanghai to start the family's apparel business. And now, Mr Murjani has a sense of coming full circle as he, along with his son, Vijay Murjani, builds up a portfolio of leading global brands to cater to the luxury, premium and specialty lifestyle segments in India.
Apr 8, 2008 | Murjani Group
Business Standard – Most remember him for old campaigns like Gloria Vanderbilt and Tommy Hilfiger, and the luxury brands he's bringing – Murjani talks of what he wants to do now.
Glam Unlimited
Dec 5, 2007 | Tommy Hilfiger
When Fashion meets glam world — it's always a heady concoction. And it was quite a mix of fashion, drinks music and glamour at the Select City Walk Mall that recently witnessed a cocktail party organised at the newly opened Tommy Hilfiger store. Talk of glamour and you certainly can't rule out Bollywood…
GQ Magazine – Sachin Tendulkar sports the Tommy Hilfiger Look of the season. Another feather in the cap for the #1 Designer Brand in India.
It is not easy to pin down Mohan Murjani, chairman of the Murjani Group, the company known for its association with A-line brands such as Tommy Hilfiger, French Connection, Gucci, Gloria Vanderbilt, Gucci, La Perla and Jimmy Choo. Given that most of these brands are on the verge of making their presence felt in the country, Murjani finds himself on a conveyor belt, shuttling between many cities across the globe.
Power In A Name
Jul 4, 2007 | Murjani Group
Mohan Murjani, legendary creator of the Gloria Vanderbilt and Tommy Hilfiger brands, has a genius for spinning magic from high-risk ventures. it's a skill the Murjani Group will need in India's vicious luxury-retail environment, where it is said no player has ever earned profits. Murjani may just make fashion history again.
The Iconic All…
May 9, 2007 | Tommy Hilfiger
Tommy Hilfiger began his career in high school when he sold 20 pairs of bell-bottom jeans for $150. Today he is the owner of an international lifestyle brand that offers a wide range of women's wear, men's wear, accessories and linens to the rich and the famous. Verve gets up close and personal with the multi-millionaire designer and entrepreneur.
International Fashion Designer
I started my business when I was 18 years old. I had my own shops, but I had always wanted to manufacture my own jeans. I met this Indian guy who had a very small factory in Mumbai, and he invited me to manufacture with him. I came here in 1978, designed my first collection and flew back to New York.
Tommy Hilfiger – The Brand
From apparel to watches, fragrances and bed linen, there's little that Timmy Hilfiger hasn't designed. ELLE caught up with the stars-and-stripes designer to talk movie-making, a possible collaboration with Giorgio Armani, and the controversial comment he never made!
Rock-star of the Fashion Universe
I came back to New York feeling greatly inspired from my recent travels to India, especially Mumbai where the buzz and energy are similar to that of New York. I was reminded of the Indian sense of individualism in the bold style of dress, the rich aromas, flavours of the cuisines and the local art.
Designer Tommy Hilfiger On Work Wear
Apr 14, 2007 | Tommy Hilfiger
That is fashion; it's for the moment. Style is enduring; it doesn't take money to have it. In all fashion collections, there are the trend-setting items and there also are the enduring classics. Of course, it would be nice if people bought all the trends all the time, but mostly, you need one, not five new items.
Figuring Out Tommy Hilfiger
After a lot of phone calls to and fro, we finally meet on a sunny New York morning at Hudson Studios, a workplace Tommy Hilfiger has hired to sketch out last-minute details of his Autumn Winter 2007-08 collection. The first thing you notice about Tommy is that he can get lost in a crowd.
Being Tommy
From a retail career that started in high school in 1969, in a small town in New York, to being one of the most recognized global lifestyle brands, Tommy Hilfiger, 55, has come a long way. Hilfiger launched his first signature menswear collection in 1985, with his updated take on button-down shirts. In less than two years, the line had netted $11 million. Two decades later, it has grown to encompass menswear, womenswear, children's wear, accessories, footwear, fragrance etc, making him the best know American designer in the international arena.
True Star
Apr 7, 2007 | Tommy Hilfiger
He made a low-key appearance at a wedding in India last week but Tommy Hilfiger's penchant for business had him scouring his Mumbai market as well. John Abraham may not know it yet but he may soon hit the jackpot what with Tommy Hilfiger commenting. "I think John Abraham is pretty cool," in response to a question about which Indian celebrity he might consider as a brand ambassador.
Tommy Turns Three
The American fashion designer is in Mumbai to celebrate the third anniversary of his flagship store. American fashion designer Tommy Hilfiger, who has eight stores in India and is opening nine more as well as five shop-in-shops in leading department stores by the year end, was in Mumbai to celebrate the third anniversary of his flagship outlet at Colaba.
Go Figer, Tommy's Riding High
Tommy Hilfiger, the first American designer to have launched in India, celebrated his third anniversary in true style. It was an evening to remember for sure – father and son duo, Mohan and Vijay Murjani, hosted a dinner to mark this wonderful event. And guess who the guest of honour was? Tommy Hilfiger himself. "My association with India dates back to the 1970s. I simply love this country and culture. In fact, I have always considered India as my second home and I'm very happy that people have embraced my brand," said the legendary designer.
High-End Clothes Fit Into India
Mar 5, 2007 | Murjani Group
Mohan Murjani made a fortune in the U.S. when he created Gloria Vanderbilt jeans and backed designer Tommy Hilfiger. The he lost it. Today he is rebuilding his empire in the high-end retailing boom sweeping the country he left 50 years ago: India. In the 1980s, amid a sharp downturn in his fortunes, one of the few assets Mr. Murjani held onto was the rights to sell Tommy Hilfiger products in India – even though imported jeans were effectively banned in the country then.
Designer Genes
Oct 6, 2006 | Murjani Group
"I moved to India in late 2001 to set up the Tommy Hilfiger business . The first year went by as a learning process as setting up a structure proved more challenging than we thought. Having said that, by April 2004 we launched the brand through store openings in Delhi and Bangalore and went on to open a further 7 stores over the next a fifteen months,"
Too Sexy, By Far
Jul 7, 2006 | Gloria Vanderbilt
Back in the '70s, when jeans were a coveted product in India, available only to those few kids whose relatives made trips abroad, we heard the story of one Mohan Murjani, a Hong Kong based entrepreneur who was creating waves in the American markets with a range of designer jeans under the label 'Gloria Vanderbilt for Murjani'.
The Builder of Brands
May 7, 2006 | Murjani Group
He made Gloria Vanderbilt and Tommy Hilfiger household names across the world. Now, Mohan murjani is all set to introduce the Indian buyer to several super-luxury brands. Brand New World (Cover Story) HT Luxury Magazine 7th May 2006
GUCCI in India
Jan 8, 2006 | Murjani Group
Gucci Group has identified the Murjani brothers as their partners to enter the Indian market. Speaking in an exclusive interview with ET, president, CEO and chairman of the management board of Gucci Group, Robert Polet confirmed the tie-up.
Sportswear Report
But as pervasive as the Coca-Cola apparel label has become in retail stores around the U.S., Murjani believes the line's acceptance will be even greater in untapped markets overseas. "By fall, Coca-Cola Clothes will be carried in stores in Japan and the United Kingdom" he said.
The Vanderbilt Style
Sep 10, 1982 | Gloria Vanderbilt
The roots of creativity happen very early on, and it became my part to make order out of chaos. If my childhood hadn't been so chaotic, I don't know what form my life would've taken. from the beginning, I was determined to put things right in my life. And I have.
The Top Ten Designer Jeans
Jul 25, 1979 | Gloria Vanderbilt
The Best Fit. An excellent cut with no gapping or puckering. The waistband hugs the small of the back, as it is supposed to. All cotton; 5 pockets; 9 studs; orange stitching; 8 stitches per inch; finished hem. The construction is clean as a whistle. Very subtle sexual styling. For the woman who knows what she's got and is secure enough to keep it under wraps.