Tommy Hilfiger will now have a say on the styles of American Idol hopefuls

We know the contestants of American Idol can sing, but how good do they look while belting it out? Well, who better to dish out style tips to the hopefuls than the all-American style guru, Tommy Hilfiger. Starting next week, the designer will take the ropes to help contenders transform their looks to help them shape distinctive identities.

“Musicians can bring such a unique vision and personality to the stage. I admire risk takers who share my belief in the power of fashion to transform and influence, and I look forward to working with the artists to guide them in defining their performance style and identity,” Hilfiger said in a press release sent out yesterday.