Thom Browne is widely recognized for challenging and modernizing a must-have item: the suit. Questioning traditional proportions, Browne's designs convey a quintessentially American sensibility rooted in quality craftsmanship and precision tailoring. In 2001, Browne began her business in a small shop in New York's West Village featuring five dresses by appointment. In the years that followed, he expanded his business to include full collections of ready-to-wear and accessories for both men (2003) and women (2011). Browne also became known for his highly conceptual runway shows that were internationally recognized for their provocative and dramatic themes and settings. Thom Browne is to be considered a true fashion artist: his designs are exhibited in museums around the world.