Belstaff's coats were tempting in earth-tone shearlings for every lifestyle, and KaufmanFranco wrapped a tough-girl muse in a little luxury, lining a black leather driving coat with mink.
Yet with his recent gig as an image adviser for "American Idol" and his investment last year in luxury British biker brand Belstaff, quiet certainly doesn't spell boring for Mr. Hilfiger.
As for Belstaff, Mr. Hilfiger will serve as a board member and adviser for the 88-year-old label, which plans to open a New York boutique this fall, followed by a five-story London flagship in 2013.