Which Dragon's Den investor bought the British shirtmaker Hawes & Curtis in 2001?

Touker Suleyman bought the British shirtmaker Hawes & Curtis in 2001.

Touker Suleyman is a British-Turkish entrepreneur and investor whose business career has focused heavily on fashion and retail. Hawes & Curtis is a British shirtmaker with a history reaching back to the early twentieth century. Suleyman's acquisition connected him with a traditional brand that could be developed for a modern retail market.

His portfolio later included other clothing and fashion interests, and he joined Dragon's Den as an investor. That background helps explain why his questioning on the programme often emphasizes sourcing, product quality, margins, branding and routes to market.

Hawes & Curtis should not be confused with Ghost, another fashion label associated with Suleyman. The acquisition date and the shirtmaker's name are the specific details that distinguish this business milestone from his other retail activities.