TOMMY HILFIGER EUROPE ANNOUNCES THE OPENING OF ITS FIRST FREESTANDING RETAIL STORE IN THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

Amsterdam, The Netherlands (April 2006) - Tommy Hilfiger Europe B.V., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tommy Hilfiger Corporation (NYSE: TOM), announced today the opening of a freestanding retail store in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The store is planned to open on May 09, 2006 and will mark the Company’s first freestanding retail store in the United Arab Emirates. Tommy Hilfiger Europe B.V. has entered into an exclusive franchisee and distribution agreement with the Murjani Group for the Middle East. The Murjani Group has entered into a sub-licensing agreement with Apparel LCC for the marketing and distribution of Tommy Hilfiger in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries, which includes Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

"We are thrilled about opening our first Dubai store," stated Tommy Hilfiger, Honorary Chairman and Principal Designer. "Dubai is a very exciting market and we look forward to providing our Dubai customers with a store that truly reflect the spirit of the brand."

The 400-square-meter store is located at the Mall of the Emirates in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The freestanding store will showcase Hilfiger’s brand by combining classic sportswear with contemporary details for a modern lifestyle. The store will feature men’s and women’s sportswear and denim, as well as men’s tailored clothing and childrenswear. In addition, fragrance and body products, leather goods, watches, socks, handbags, underwear, accessories and footwear for men and women will be sold.

The store design reflects the youthful, energetic image of the Hilfiger collections by featuring white walls, wooden flooring, high ceilings and tall windows. This neo-classic architecture can be found throughout Tommy Hilfiger freestanding stores worldwide.

Current freestanding stores in Europe include London, Milan, Amsterdam, Berlin, Brussels, Copenhagen, Stockholm, Vienna, Zurich, St. Tropez, Istanbul, Turin, Antwerp, Athens, and Madrid, among others.

About Tommy Hilfiger Corporation
Tommy Hilfiger Corporation, through its subsidiaries, designs, sources and markets men’s and women’s sportswear, jeanswear and childrenswear. The Company’s brands include Tommy Hilfiger and Karl Lagerfeld. Through a range of strategic licensing agreements, the Company also offers a broad array of related apparel, accessories, footwear, fragrance, and home furnishings. The Company’s products can be found in leading department and specialty stores throughout the United States, Canada, Europe, Mexico, Central and South America, Japan, Hong Kong, Australia and other countries in the Far East, as well as the Company’s own network of outlet and specialty stores in the United States, Canada and Europe.

For further information:

Abdel El Hamri
Senior Manager of European Public Relations
Tommy Hilfiger Europe B.V.
Tel: +31(20) 589 5701
Abdel.Elhamri@tommy-europe.com

Quohnos Mitchell
Senior Director of European Public Relations
Tommy Hilfiger Europe B.V.
Tel: +31(20) 589 5851
Quohnos.Mitchell@tommy-europe.com

Avery Baker
Senior Vice President Marketing and Communication
Tommy Hilfiger Europe B.V.
Tel: +31 (20) 589 5832
Avery.Baker@tommy-europe.com