Monday, November 14, 2016

Tommy Hilfiger: 'I've been buried under an avalanche in Austria'


I used to adore Mickey Mouse and watching The Mickey Mouse Club. I grew up in Elmira, New York. The house was small, but very pleasant. I had eight brothers and sisters so it was noisy. Our television was black and white and we’d all huddle round to watch.

My relationship with my father in the earlier years was strange. He wanted me to be a grade A student. He wanted me to go to an Ivy League school. I wasn’t great at school. It was only after I became successful that he realised I was more disciplined than he’d thought.

Being a fashion brand doesn’t have that depth of importance. I would rather be remembered for my philanthropy and for my involvement with autism. I have children who have been affected by autism, a sister with MS and a daughter with Lyme disease. I want to do what I can.

Michael Jackson didn’t really eat. We had lunch at his house – grilled chicken and some salad. He was drinking a lot of Diet Coke. It was surreal meeting him. He was in his 30s, but like a little boy. So nice, so sweet, so talented, but a bit troubled. We lost touch later on.

I’ve been buried under an avalanche in Austria. I was helicopter skiing and went off a cliff. I went into shock. I was with a ski instructor and I was trying to follow him and got caught on an edge. Luckily I was wearing a beeper and he dug me out. I was buried for just under an hour.

I don’t cook. You wouldn’t want anything I cooked anyway. At home we eat organic, but I travel a lot and tend to eat out. I love Joe’s Stone Crab in Miami. The crabs are only in season in the months of April and December. You put a bib on, crack them open and dip them in an amazing sauce.

I used to really mind getting older, but I’m calm about it now. I had a lot fun when I was younger. But I feel grounded and secure with my life and in my youth I wasn’t completely satisfied with where I was. I always thought I needed to be more successful. I now avoid drama and trauma.

I wore bell bottoms and silky shirts to Studio 54. I wanted to dress like a rock star. I got to know Andy Warhol and he was very inspirational. We spent time in Factory, in Studio 54, La Grenouille. John F Kennedy Jr and I were friends. His death shook us all.

I had dinner with Zaha Hadid three days before she died. We were beginning to talk about doing a project together. She was incredibly talented. At the time I thought she was a bit under the weather with a cold.

I’m pretty boring when it comes to clothes. I have 50 white shirts, 50 chinos, 50 pairs of jeans and 25 pairs of white sneakers. Some navy and grey suits and black and brown shoes. It’s more of a uniform, really.

Tuesday, November 1, 2016

Banish Dry Skin with These Winter Skin Care Solutions


While lighter creams and masks might do the job in summer, getting the hydration your skin needs is even more important when the weather cools down. Luckily, there are a whole host of skincare developments specially designed for that purpose, from heavy creams and plumping gels to nourishing moisturisers that promise an instant hit of hydration.

During winter the cold, harsh weather combined with central heating can leave your skin feeling dry, tight and drearily lacklustre so it’s important to preserve your moisture levels.

Your woolly jumpers aren’t the only thing that should be getting heavier as cooler climes set in, so should your skin care. Fortunately, a superior class of rich cold-weather creams are here to help but which one should you choose?

Most people’s skin gets drier as the temperature drops but everybody’s needs vary. If you have dry skin you really need to knuckle down that hydration to stop your skin from getting flaky so opt for a cream specifically designed to prevent moisture loss. Make sure to look for ingredients like hyaluronic acid which is known for its extra hydrating properties.

For those with oily skin, applying a heavy cream can feel too much but you can still benefit from additional moisturisation come winter. Instead of skipping it altogether look for a light, oil-free formula.

If you have combination skin it’s a case of altering your routine as and when; if your skin is looking dry or feeling tight swap out your standard moisturiser for something more protective and make sure you’re using a cream or oil-based cleanser.

While having the right formula will certainly give your skin care an upgrade there are a few tricks you can do to maximise your moisturiser’s impact. First make sure to exfoliate regularly as dead skin cells can prevent it from sinking in. Next, try to always apply your lotion onto damp skin; post-shower and getting it on within a three minute window will give you the best results.

Winter throws up a whole new set of skin care needs our way but by promoting your product you can safe I the knowledge that your skin has the best chance at combating the blustery months ahead.