Touker Suleyman became associated with the fashion brand Hawes & Curtis before appearing on Dragons' Den.
Suleyman acquired Hawes & Curtis in 2001 and developed the company as part of his wider business career. The brand is known for menswear and shirts, giving him a strong connection with fashion retail before he became familiar to television audiences.
His commercial background is broader than a single label. Suleyman has worked across manufacturing, retail and brand investment, and his association with Ghost is another reason he is frequently linked with the British fashion sector.
This fact can be confused with Theo Paphitis because Paphitis is also strongly associated with British retail and fashion businesses. However, Hawes & Curtis is the brand connected with Touker Suleyman. He joined Dragons' Den in 2015, several years after taking control of the fashion company.