Tommy Bahama
| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Apparel, lifestyle |
| Founded | 1993 |
| Founder | Tony Margolis, Bob Emfield, spouses |
| Headquarters | Seattle, Washington , United States |
Area served | Worldwide |
| Products | Casual apparel, sportswear, activewear, denim, swimwear, footwear, accessories, home decor, licensed home furnishings, eyewear, timepieces, umbrellas, luggage, hats, fragrances |
| Parent | Oxford Industries |
Tommy Bahama Group Inc., operating under the trade name Tommy Bahama, is a global American lifestyle brand and a subsidiary of Oxford Industries. The company focuses on premium casual apparel for men and women, including sportswear, activewear, denim, swimwear, footwear, accessories, and home decor. Its merchandise is distributed through leading US department stores such as Macy's, Nordstrom, Dillard's, Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, Lord & Taylor, Belk, and Von Maur, in addition to resort-based outlets worldwide. Tommy Bahama operates more than 160 stores internationally, with 14 of these featuring integrated restaurants and bars.
History
In 1991, Tony Margolis and Bob Emfield, together with their spouses, created the concept for the Tommy Bahama brand, emphasizing sophisticated casual wear inspired by island lifestyles—highlighted by items like printed silk shirts and tailored trousers. Collaborating with Lucio Dalla Gasperina to refine the idea, they established Tommy Bahama Group, Inc. in 1993. The company became wholly owned by Oxford Industries in 2003.
Products
The men's collection from Tommy Bahama includes lines such as Collection, Relax, IslandActive, and Denim; women's products encompass sportswear, denim, and swimwear. Beyond clothing, the brand extends its portfolio through licensed home furnishings, eyewear, timepieces, umbrellas, luggage, hats, and fragrances. Internationally, licensees produce apparel and manage retail locations in Canada, Hong Kong, Macau, Singapore, Japan, the United Arab Emirates, and Australia.
Airstream offers a Class B RV built on a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter chassis under the "Tommy Bahama Resort Edition" label, available in four different models.
Liquor range
Since 2007, Tommy Bahama has introduced its own rum collection featuring White Sand (a light rum) and Golden Sun (an aged dark rum), both crafted by R.L. Seale Distillery located in Barbados. These rums have received prestigious honors such as Double Gold and Gold awards at the 2010 San Francisco World Spirits Competition. By 2012, Proof66.com ranked both variants within its "Tier 1" category for top recommendations.
Headquarters
The corporate headquarters of Tommy Bahama is situated at 400 Fairview in Seattle’s South Lake Union district. Completed in 2015, this facility functions as the central hub for the company’s operations.