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United States Thom Browne has established himself as a leading fashion designer, transitioning from an unconventional start to becoming the chairman of the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA).
Partnership to create and distribute a 50-piece men's and women's high-end collection, Black Fleece by Brooks Brothers, starting in September 2007. The collaboration was extended for another three years.
Collaboration with the Italian sportswear company Moncler to design their men's top line, which launched in January 2009.
Thom Browne partnered with the professional soccer club FC Barcelona, starting with the 2018-2019 season.
A collaboration with the leading technology company Samsung, blending innovation with elegance, starting in 2020.
A collaboration with the historic linen company Frette for a new homeware collection and bedding, debuted at Milan Design Week 2024.
Vex Latex and Thom Browne joined forces for a groundbreaking collaboration in the form of the 2023 Spring First Couture Collection.
In September 2020, Browne designed a scarf as part of Joe Biden's 2020 presidential campaign fashion collection, made in unionized factories, with proceeds donated to the campaign.
Thom Browne is curating Sotheby’s ‘Visions of America’ Auction Series, specifically the January sale of American paintings, furniture, ceramics, and other objects, including a fashion selection in partnership with the CFDA.
Thom Browne, born on September 27, 1965, in Allentown, Pennsylvania, initially pursued an acting career in Los Angeles from 1992 to 1998, a period during which he added the ‘H’ to his birth name, Tom, for Screen Actors Guild registration. His entry into fashion began with an affinity for altering vintage menswear, influenced by his friendship with Johnson Hartig. In 1997, Browne moved to New York City and started working as a salesman at Armani’s wholesale showroom. This was followed by a role in creative development at Club Monaco, then under Polo Ralph Lauren, where he honed his design skills under Ralph Lauren himself.
Browne launched his eponymous label in 2001, initially focusing on made-to-measure suits from his first shop in New York’s West Village. His unique approach involved reimagining traditional suiting with shrunken proportions and a closer fit, exemplified by his signature grey suit crafted from Super 120’s wool twill. He debuted a limited ready-to-wear collection in 2003 and held his first menswear runway show in New York City in 2005. The brand expanded with a women’s wear line in 2011, which by 2021, contributed significantly to the company’s revenue. Browne’s distinctive aesthetic and theatrical presentations have earned him widespread recognition, including multiple CFDA Menswear Designer of the Year awards in 2006, 2013, and 2016, and the GQ Designer of the Year in 2008.
In 2018, Ermenegildo Zegna acquired an 85 percent stake in Thom Browne for $500 million, a move aimed at expanding into new markets and attracting a younger demographic, with Browne retaining ownership and his role as chief creative officer. The brand continued its growth by launching childrenswear in 2021 and debuting its first couture collection at Paris Fashion Week in 2023. Browne’s influence extends beyond fashion; he became the chairman of the Council of Fashion Designers of America in 2023, succeeding Tom Ford, and was recognized among Time’s 100 most influential people in the world in 2023.
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