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When was Tommy Hilfiger' Tommy Hilfiger Inc. founded?
The Tommy Hilfiger company was founded in 1985.
Why did Tommy Hilfiger choose to found Tommy Hilfiger Inc.?
In 1984, Tommy Hilfiger was approached by businessman Mohan Murjani, to pursue his goal of designing and heading a men's sportswear line.
Did Tommy Hilfiger use his own money to start Tommy Hilfiger Inc.?
Businessman Mohan Murjani, backed the necessary investment for Tommy Hilfiger to establish his own brand.

Question: Did he win any awards early on?
Self-contained rewrite: Did Tommy Hilfiger win any awards early on when founding Tommy Hilfiger Inc.?