INVESTMENTS IN UNCONSOLIDATED AFFILIATES

6 Months Ended

Aug. 04, 2013

Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]

INVESTMENTS IN UNCONSOLIDATED AFFILIATES

INVESTMENTS IN UNCONSOLIDATED AFFILIATES

Brazil

In 2012, the Company formed a joint venture, Tommy Hilfiger do Brasil S.A., in Brazil, in which the Company owns a 40% economic interest. The joint venture holds an exclusive license for the Tommy Hilfiger brand in Brazil that became effective on January 4, 2013. This investment is being accounted for under the equity method of accounting.

China

In 2011, the Company formed a joint venture, TH Asia Ltd., in China, in which the Company owns a 45% economic interest. The joint venture assumed direct control of the Tommy Hilfiger wholesale and retail distribution businesses in China from the prior licensee on August 1, 2011. This investment is being accounted for under the equity method of accounting.

India

In 2011, the Company completed an acquisition of a 50% economic interest in a company that has since been renamed Tommy Hilfiger Arvind Fashion Private Limited (“TH India”). TH India is the direct licensee of the Tommy Hilfiger trademarks in India for all categories (other than fragrance), operates a wholesale apparel, footwear and handbags business in connection with its license, and sublicenses the trademarks for certain other product categories. This investment is being accounted for under the equity method of accounting.

Included in other assets in the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets as of August 4, 2013, February 3, 2013 and July 29, 2012 is $62,822, $62,021 and $46,880, respectively, related to these investments in unconsolidated affiliates.