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'''Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation''' ({{NYSE|PVH}}) is an [[apparel]] company, and the world's largest [[shirt]] company. It owns brands such as [[Calvin Klein]], Van Heusen, [[Izod]], Arrow, Bass and licenses brands such as [[Geoffrey Beene]], [[Max Azria|BCBG Max Azria]], [[Ralph Lauren|Chaps]], [[Sean John]], [[Kenneth Cole (designer)|Kenneth Cole New York]], [[Joseph Abboud|JOE Joseph Abboud]] and [[Michael Kors|MICHAEL Michael Kors]]. |
'''Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation''' ({{NYSE|PVH}}) is an [[apparel]] company, and the world's largest [[shirt]] company. It owns brands such as [[Calvin Klein]], Van Heusen, [[Izod]], Arrow, Bass and licenses brands such as [[Geoffrey Beene]], [[Max Azria|BCBG Max Azria]], [[Ralph Lauren|Chaps]], [[Sean John]], [[Kenneth Cole (designer)|Kenneth Cole New York]], [[Joseph Abboud|JOE Joseph Abboud]] and [[Michael Kors|MICHAEL Michael Kors]]. |
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== Organization == |
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Phillips-Van Heusen's main headquarters are located in [[Manhattan]], with administrative offices in [[Bridgewater]], [[New Jersey]], and [[Los Angeles]], [[California]]. |
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== History == |
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The history of Phillips-Van Heusen can be traced back to 1876, when G. H. Bass began his shoe manufacturing company in Maine. |
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Separately, John M. Van Heusen and Isaac Phillips met and formed the Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation, and Vin Draddy acquired the rights to the Izod name in the early 1900's. |
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The Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation received a patent for a self-folding collar in 1919, which was released to the public in 1921 and was successful. The first collar attached shirt was introduced in 1929. |
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The Bass Weejun was introduced in 1936. Geoffrey Beene shirts were launched in 1982. |
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In 1987, Phillips-Van Heusen acquired G.H. Bass. In 1995, the corporation acquired the [[Izod]] brand, followed by the Arrow brand in 2000, and the [[Calvin Klein]] company in 2002. [http://www.pvh.com/OurComp_History.html] |
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After acquiring Superba, Inc. in January 2007, PVH now owns [[necktie]] licenses for brands such as Arrow, [[DKNY]], [[Tommy Hilfiger]], [[Nautica]], [[Perry Ellis]], [[Ted Baker]], [[Michael Kors]], [[Joseph Abboud|JOE Joseph Abboud]], [[Original Penguin]] and [[Jones Apparel Group|Jones New York]]. [http://stocks.us.reuters.com/stocks/fullDescription.asp?rpc=66&symbol=PVH] |
After acquiring Superba, Inc. in January 2007, PVH now owns [[necktie]] licenses for brands such as Arrow, [[DKNY]], [[Tommy Hilfiger]], [[Nautica]], [[Perry Ellis]], [[Ted Baker]], [[Michael Kors]], [[Joseph Abboud|JOE Joseph Abboud]], [[Original Penguin]] and [[Jones Apparel Group|Jones New York]]. [http://stocks.us.reuters.com/stocks/fullDescription.asp?rpc=66&symbol=PVH] |
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Revision as of 03:55, 28 September 2007
Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation (NYSE: PVH) is an apparel company, and the world's largest shirt company. It owns brands such as Calvin Klein, Van Heusen, Izod, Arrow, Bass and licenses brands such as Geoffrey Beene, BCBG Max Azria, Chaps, Sean John, Kenneth Cole New York, JOE Joseph Abboud and MICHAEL Michael Kors.
Organization
Phillips-Van Heusen's main headquarters are located in Manhattan, with administrative offices in Bridgewater, New Jersey, and Los Angeles, California.
History
The history of Phillips-Van Heusen can be traced back to 1876, when G. H. Bass began his shoe manufacturing company in Maine. Separately, John M. Van Heusen and Isaac Phillips met and formed the Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation, and Vin Draddy acquired the rights to the Izod name in the early 1900's.
The Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation received a patent for a self-folding collar in 1919, which was released to the public in 1921 and was successful. The first collar attached shirt was introduced in 1929.
The Bass Weejun was introduced in 1936. Geoffrey Beene shirts were launched in 1982.
In 1987, Phillips-Van Heusen acquired G.H. Bass. In 1995, the corporation acquired the Izod brand, followed by the Arrow brand in 2000, and the Calvin Klein company in 2002. [1]
After acquiring Superba, Inc. in January 2007, PVH now owns necktie licenses for brands such as Arrow, DKNY, Tommy Hilfiger, Nautica, Perry Ellis, Ted Baker, Michael Kors, JOE Joseph Abboud, Original Penguin and Jones New York. [2]
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