In what year did Tommy Hilfiger go public?

Tommy Hilfiger went public in 1992.

The milestone came after Hilfiger founded his namesake company in 1985 with backing from entrepreneur Mohan Murjani. The brand quickly built a following with its brightly branded, preppy interpretation of American sportswear.

Going public gave the company access to capital for expanding products, advertising, stores, and international distribution. Its growth accelerated during the 1990s, when the label became especially prominent in youth culture and hip-hop fashion.

A common mix-up is confusing the 1992 public offering with later ownership changes. Private-equity firm Apax Partners acquired the company in 2006, taking it private again. In 2010, Phillips-Van Heusen—now known as PVH Corp.—acquired Tommy Hilfiger.