Private company

Tommy Bahama

Tommy Bahama Group Inc. trading as Tommy Bahama, owned by parent company Oxford Industries is an American multinational lifestyle brand, manufacturer of casual men's and women's sportswear and.1

Last updated Oct 18, 2026.

Overview

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Tommy Bahama Group Inc. trading as Tommy Bahama, owned by parent company Oxford Industries is an American multinational lifestyle brand, manufacturer of casual men's and women's sportswear and activewear, denim, swimwear, accessories, footwear and a complete home furnishings collection. Tommy Bahama is available at US department stores including Macy's, Nordstrom, Dillard's, Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, Lord & Taylor, Belk and Von Maur, along with resort locations around the world. There are over 160 company-owned Tommy Bahama retail stores worldwide, 14 of which include a Tommy Bahama restaurant and bar.2

How it started

History

Tony Margolis, Bob Emfield, and their wives dreamed up the idea of "Tommy Bahama", a lifestyle of never leaving the beach. In 1991, Tony and Bob discussed their concept with Lucio Dalla Gasperina. From the outset, the three envisioned the kind of upscale casual apparel Tommy would wear: printed silk shirts and tailored pants for island living. Basing clothing on the concept, they founded Tommy Bahama Group, Inc. in 1993. The first retaill store opened in Naples, Florida in 1996. The first five stores also had restaurants attached, and as of 2026, Tommy Bahama has 29 restaurants. In 2003, Tommy Bahama Group became fully owned by Oxford Industries, Inc.

From Wikipedia’s article on Tommy Bahama, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.2

Timeline

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