Tom Tailor
Hamburg lifestyle fashion brand founded in 1962. Colourful designs with ship imagery and 'SPORT' wording mark the 1980s; cleaner serif tags with the 'Tom Tailor' wordmark track the 1990s; a professional premium aesthetic with darker grounds dates the 2000s.
- Origin
- Germany
- Founded
- 1962
- Category
- Designer & Casual
- Documented eras
- 3
How Tom Tailor labels evolved over time. Match the markers below against the tag in hand to place a garment in its era.
1980–1989
1980s vintage Tom Tailor tags
Colorful and intricate designs, often featuring imagery like ships Bold serif lettering with “SPORTSWEAR” prominently displayed.
- Colorful and intricate designs, often featuring imagery like ships.
- Bold serif lettering with “SPORTSWEAR” prominently displayed.
- Tags may include specific details about the material and manufacturing information.
How to spot it
Colorful and intricate designs, often featuring imagery like ships — confirms this label era.
Value signal
Good vintage demand; 1980s label detail is a key value driver.
1990–1999
1990s vintage Tom Tailor tags
Simpler, cleaner designs compared to the 1980s, with a focus on functionality Often features a single color background with clear, bold lettering.
- Simpler, cleaner designs compared to the 1980s, with a focus on functionality.
- Often features a single color background with clear, bold lettering.
- Size and material information prominently displayed, often in a separate section of the tag.
How to spot it
Simpler, cleaner designs compared to the 1980s, with a focus on functionality — confirms this label era.
Value signal
Moderate collector interest; condition and completeness determine value.
2000–2009
2000s vintage Tom Tailor tags
Introduction of more modern materials and sleeker designs Tags often have a professional and premium appearance.
- Introduction of more modern materials and sleeker designs.
- Tags often have a professional and premium appearance.
- Consistent use of the Tom Tailor logo and brand colors.
- Size information usually included, sometimes on a separate smaller tag.
How to spot it
Introduction of more modern materials and sleeker designs — confirms this label era.
Value signal
Entry-level vintage; value driven by brand recognition and condition.