Dee Ocleppo
| Dee Ocleppo Hilfiger | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Deniz Caroline Erbuğ November 24, 1966 Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | fashion designer, former fashion model, financier, philanthropist |
| Spouse(s) | Tommy Hilfiger, 2008-current; Gianni Ocleppo, divorced in 2003 |
| Children | Alex, Julian, Sebastian and four step children (Ally, Elizabeth, Richard and Kathleen) |
| Website | Instagram: @mrshilfiger |
| Labels | Dee Ocleppo (http://www.deeocleppo.com) |
Dee Ocleppo Hilfiger (née Deniz Caroline Erbuğ) is a first-generation American fashion designer and entrepreneur.
The former fashion model-turned financier (commodities broker) is married to fashion designer Tommy Hilfiger and mother of Italian professional tennis player and model Julian Ocleppo.
Hilfiger was born in Cleveland, Ohio and raised in East Greenwich, Rhode Island. Her parents are Turkish and British immigrants and both moved to the United States to pursue academic careers. Her father, a retired radiologist, was born in Istanbul and her mother, a British microbiologist, was born in Birmingham, England.
Los Angeles-based photographer, videographer, and talent manager Jean Renard discovered Ocleppo Hilfiger and encouraged her to pursue modeling. Renard also discovered and managed the career of Niki Taylor.
In recent years, Ocleppo Hilfiger has become most known for creating and serving as lead designer of the eponymous luxury accessory label Dee Ocleppo, which includes a line of handbags with interchangeable features.
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