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My rule of thumb is to strike a balance by sticking to the classics and playing with color, texture, and print to give them a modern update. On any given day, I keep it simple with jeans or chinos and a comfortable dress shirt.

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Tommy Hilfiger
Age: 73
Born: 1951
Born: March 24
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Fashion Designer
Elmira
New York
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