In Dragon’s Den, which clothing brand was acquired by investor Touker Suleyman in 2001?

Touker Suleyman acquired Hawes & Curtis in 2001.

Hawes & Curtis is a British shirtmaker and menswear brand founded in 1913. Suleyman bought the company in 2001 after its previous owners experienced financial difficulties. He later expanded the business beyond its traditional shirtmaking reputation and developed its retail and online presence.

Suleyman is a British-Turkish Cypriot entrepreneur whose business career began in fashion and textiles. He became a Dragon in 2015, bringing specialist knowledge of manufacturing, clothing, retail and supply chains to the programme.

Hawes & Curtis is often confused with Ghost, the fashion brand Suleyman also acquired. Ghost was founded in 1984 and became known for bias-cut clothing and distinctive fabric treatments. The two brands belong to different parts of Suleyman’s fashion portfolio, while Ryman belongs to Theo Paphitis and Red Letter Days is associated with Peter Jones.