Which Dragon bought the menswear company Hawes & Curtis in 2001?

Touker Suleyman bought the menswear company Hawes & Curtis in 2001.

Suleyman acquired Hawes & Curtis after the company encountered financial difficulties. He revived the heritage shirtmaker and expanded its range, combining traditional British branding with modern retail and online sales. The turnaround became a notable part of his business biography.

He later became a Dragon on the British programme, where his expertise in fashion, manufacturing, and retail shaped his investment choices. Hawes & Curtis is known for shirts, tailoring, and accessories rather than general department-store retail.

The acquisition is sometimes mixed up with Suleyman's ownership of other fashion businesses, including Ghost. The 2001 purchase of Hawes & Curtis is the specific milestone asked for here.