Which Dragon's Den investor acquired the British shirt retailer Hawes & Curtis in 2002?

Touker Suleyman acquired the British shirt retailer Hawes & Curtis in 2002, adding the established brand to his business portfolio.

Hawes & Curtis was founded in London in 1913 by Ralph Hawes and Freddie Curtis. The retailer became associated with formal shirts and later expanded its range to include other menswear and womenswear products. Suleyman's acquisition came after his earlier experience in manufacturing and fashion-related businesses.

Suleyman later became widely known as an investor on Dragon's Den, joining the BBC programme in 2015. His business background is particularly associated with fashion, manufacturing and retail, which helps explain his interest in consumer brands appearing before the Dragons.

The key distinction is that Suleyman acquired Hawes & Curtis rather than founding it. The brand's 1913 origin predates his ownership by almost nine decades.