Take on the TOMMY HILFIGER Social Innovation Challenge
This global initiative aims to support entrepreneurial start-up and scale-up stage businesses that are developing solutions with a positive social impact on the fashion value chain.
Seven finalists will be invited to develop their project plans with the support of a team of dedicated TOMMY HILFIGER experts during a one-week sprint at the Tommy Innovation Center in Amsterdam.
And three winners will receive a year-long mentorship with TOMMY HILFIGER internal experts globally, a grant of up to €100,000 and a place on the INSEAD Social Entrepreneurship Programme.
TOMMY HILFIGER asked Impact Hub Amsterdam to support them in a global search for the best entrepreneurs. Apply until 5 June or contact Ilse Kwaaitaal, our Scouting Lead, for additional info.
TOMMY HILFIGER CALLS ON ALL SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS TO TAKE ON THE TOMMY HILFIGER SOCIAL INNOVATION CHALLENGE
AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS (April 25, 2018)
Tommy Hilfiger, which is owned by PVH Corp. [NYSE: PVH], is pleased to launch the TOMMY HILFIGER Social Innovation Challenge, a global initiative that aims to support entrepreneurial start-up and scale-up stage businesses that are developing solutions that have a positive social impact on the fashion value chain. Winners will receive a year-long mentorship with Tommy Hilfiger’s internal experts globally, in addition to winning a grant of up to
€100,000 as well as a place on the INSEAD Social Entrepreneurship Program (ISEP). “Our brand has a strong history of mentoring and supporting talented individuals who have the drive to turn bold ideas into a reality,” said Tommy Hilfiger. “The future success of our industry depends on proactively discovering and nurturing innovative projects that can create real social change. The TOMMY HILFIGER Social Innovation Challenge is an opportunity to shine a spotlight on incredible ideas that could change the lives of people through a more positive and inclusive fashion landscape.” Interested businesses are invited to submit project proposals that have a social impact, whether involving enhancing the lives of the people or communities within the fashion value chain, the second life of a garment, marketing or advertising in the industry, or other aspects of fashion. Seven finalists will be invited to develop their project plans with the support of a team of dedicated Tommy Hilfiger subjectmatter experts during a one week “Sprint” at the Tommy Innovation Center in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. They will pitch their finalized concept at the global TOMMY HILFIGER Social Innovation Challenge event in early 2019, where a panel will select three winners who will be awarded between €50,000 and €100,000 to support their ventures.
Tommy Hilfiger’s mission is to be one of the leading sustainable designer lifestyle brands through how it creates its product, manages its operations, and connects with its communities and stakeholders. More information about Tommy Hilfiger’s sustainable evolution can be found on: global.tommy.com/int/en/about/corporate-responsibility/16
Applications are open from April 25, 2018 to June 5, 2018, and can be submitted via the following link: platform.younoodle.com/client/entry-rounds/tommy_hilfiger_social_innovation_challenge_2018/apply
More information about the TOMMY HILFIGER Social Innovation Challenge, including the official contest
rules, is available here: global.tommy.com/int/en/about/corporate-responsibility/social-innovation-challenge/16
Friends and followers of the brand are invited to join the conversation on social media using
#TommyHilfiger and @TommyHilfiger.
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About Tommy Hilfiger
With a brand portfolio that includes TOMMY HILFIGER and TOMMY JEANS, Tommy Hilfiger is one of the world’s most recognized premium designer lifestyle groups. Its focus is designing and marketing highquality men’s tailored clothing and sportswear, women’s collection apparel and sportswear, kidswear, denim collections, underwear (including robes, sleepwear and loungewear), footwear and accessories. Through select licensees, Tommy Hilfiger offers complementary lifestyle products such as eyewear, watches, fragrance, swimwear, socks, small leather goods, home goods and luggage. The TOMMY JEANS product line consists of jeanswear and footwear for men and women, accessories, and fragrance. Merchandise under the TOMMY HILFIGER and TOMMY JEANS brands is available to consumers worldwide through an extensive network of TOMMY HILFIGER and TOMMY JEANS retail stores, leading specialty and department stores, select online retailers, and at tommy.com.
About PVH Corp.
With a history going back over 135 years, PVH has excelled at growing brands and businesses with rich American heritages, becoming one of the largest apparel companies in the world. We have over 36,000 associates operating in over 40 countries and nearly $9 billion in annual revenues. We own the iconic CALVIN KLEIN, TOMMY HILFIGER, Van Heusen, IZOD, ARROW, Speedo*, Warner’s and Olga brands, as well as the digital-centric True & Co. intimates brand, and market a variety of goods under these and other nationally and internationally known owned and licensed brands.
*The Speedo brand is licensed for North America and the Caribbean in perpetuity from Speedo International Limited.
TOMMY HILFIGER Social Innovation Challenge
Contact socialchallenge@tommy.com
References: Impact Hub
amsterdam.impacthub.net/tommy-hilfiger-social-innovation-challenge/
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