Thom Browne is widely recognized for challenging and modernizing today’s uniform. By questioning traditional proportions, Browne’s designs consistently convey a true American sensibility rooted in quality craftsmanship and precise tailoring.
In 2001, Browne began his business with five suits in a small “by appointment” shop in New York City’s West Village and, in the years following, expanded his business to include complete ready-to- wear, accessories and fragrance collections for both men (2003), women (2011) and children (2021). Browne has also become known for his highly conceptual runway presentations which have gained global attention for their thought provoking and dramatic themes and settings.
Browne was announced as the Chairman of the Council of Fashion Designers of America, effective January 1, 2023. Browne has been honored with the CFDA Menswear Designer of the Year Award (2006, 2013, 2016), the GQ Designer of the Year (2008), the FIT Couture Council Award (2017) as well as the Cooper Hewitt National Design Award (2012). His designs are recognized by museums around the world including the Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Museum of Modern Art, the Victoria & Albert Museum, the Costume Museum at Bath and the Mode Museum Antwerpen. Browne is currently serving as the Artist-In-Residence at Notre Dame where they’re teaching a class titled ‘Strong Suits: The Art, Business and Philosphy of Thom Browne.’
The brand is currently offered in over 300 leading department store and specialty boutique doors across 40 countries and through 107 retail stores, flagships and shop-in-shops in key cities such as New York, London, Milan, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai, Seoul, San Francisco, Singapore, Vancouver and Kobe. Since 2018 Thom Browne has been part of the Zegna Group, which currently retains 90% ownership and is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange.
Thom Browne designs his first five suits.
He establishes his men’s made-to-measure business in a “by-appointment” shop in New York City’s West Village.
Thom Browne debuts his first collection of mens’ ready-to-wear at New York Fashion Week.
Thom Browne creates made-to-measure suit for David Bowie performance at Fashion Rocks.
Thom Browne designs costumes for Marc Foster film “Stay” with Ewan McGregor.
Thom Browne opens the first flagship store at 100 Hudson Street in Tribeca, downtown New York City.
He wins the CFDA Menswear Designer of the Year Award. He will go on to win two more over the following decade.
He also wins GQ Man of the Year.
Thom Browne presents his first European show during the Pitti Uomo menswear fair in Florence, Italy.
Thom Browne presents at Paris Fashion week for the first time.
Thom Browne launches womens’ ready-to-wear during New York Fashion Week.
Thom Browne dresses First Lady Michelle Obama for the 2012 Presidential Inauguration.
Thom Browne opens the first international flagship store in Tokyo’s Aoyama district.
Between 2013 and 2017, Thom Browne opens stores in London, Seoul, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing and Milan.
For his Cooper Hewitt “Selects” curation, Thom Browne created an immersive, site-specific installation, featuring a wide variety of mirrors and frames from the museum's collection, displayed together with some of his personal items such as a desk, chair, typewriter and coat stand.
The first women’s flagship store opens in New York City, adjacent to the first men’s store.
He creates an immersive art installation as Curator at Large for Design Miami at Basel Switzerland,.
Thom Browne presents his women's collection in Paris for the first time.
The second American flagship store opens in Miami’s Design District.
The Cleveland Cavaliers, led by LeBron James, wear Thom Browne suits during the NBA’s playoff season.
Thom Browne announces a partnership with FC Barcelona, as the official off-pitch outfitter for the club’s first team.
The first fragrance collection launches with six scents based in a custom vetyver.
Thom Browne presents “The Officepeople” performance on 5th Avenue in New York City, to celebrate the launch of womenswear at Bergdorf Goodman.
Cardi B wears custom Thom Browne to the Costume Institute Ball at the Met.
Thom Browne debuts the first men’s and women’s dual show during Paris fashion week.
Samsung launches a Thom Browne edition of the Z Flip smartphone.
Thom Browne presents films to support the 2021 runway collections.
The Spring 2021 collection is filmed at the Los Angeles Coliseum, in a story set 200 years into the future.
The Fall 2021 collection is filmed on the ski slopes of Utah with Lindsey Vonn.
David Harbour and Anh Duong star in a portfolio of images for Thom Browne, shot by Tina Barney at the iconic house, Teviotdale.
Thom Browne presents his vision of black tie for the 2021 Met Gala.
Thom Browne celebrates his 20th anniversary with a collector’s book, global tour, and events series.
Thom Browne’s inaugural couture collection debuts at Haute Couture Week in Paris.
Thom Browne debuts installation at Salone del Mobile, marking an exclusive home furnishing collaboration with Frette.
