Haider Ackermann has been named Tom Ford’s new creative director, effective immediately, a press release announced on Wednesday, September 4th. The Colombian-born, Paris-based designer replaces veteran Peter Hawkins, who stepped down as creative director in July, less than a year after taking over from Tom Ford himself. . Ackerman said of his new role: “I am extremely proud to honor the legacy of Tom Ford, a man I have admired for many years and have the utmost respect for, and I am very excited about what the future holds.” he said.
Greater Heights
Acclaimed by critics for her sensual tailoring (often worn by muses and celebrity clients such as Tilda Swinton, Zendaya and Timothée Chalamet), Ackermann was appointed creative director of Canada Goose in May of this year. was also appointed. His recent roles include collaborating with Jean Paul Gaultier. Guest designed the Spring/Summer 2023 Haute Couture collection for Jean Paul Gaultier. Prior to that, Mr. Ackermann served as creative director for French luxury men’s brand Berluti for three seasons (2016-2018).
Photo: Tom Ford
In his new appointment, Mr. Ackermann will be based in Paris, where he will lead Tom Ford’s design team and continue to work for Canada Goose on a part-time basis.
Tom Ford is owned by the Estée Lauder Companies and licensed to the Ermenegildo Zegna Group, so Mr. Ackermann is the president and CEO of Tom Ford and head of luxury business development for the Estée Lauder Companies, Guillaume. He will report directly to Jessel and CEO Lelio Gavazza. Ermenegildo Zegna Group Tom Ford Fashion Representative.
high expectations
Ackermann’s first collection for Tom Ford will be unveiled at the Fall/Winter 2025 Paris Fashion Week runway show in March 2025. Tom Ford himself is particularly looking forward to the show. He said this without hiding his excitement. “I’ve long been a big fan of Haider’s work and find his womenswear and menswear equally appealing. He’s a great colorist, his tailoring is sharp, and above all, he’s modern. We share many of the same historical references and I couldn’t be more excited to see what he does with this brand after his show in March. I think I’ll stand up and applaud.”
Ermenegildo ‘Guild’ Zegna, Chairman and CEO of the Ermenegildo Zegna Group, said in a statement shared with Vogue Business: The appointment of Haider as the brand’s new creative director further strengthens the team we are building and gives us even more confidence in the future of Tom Ford Fashion. ”
Tom Ford acquisition overview
Founded in 2005, Tom Ford licensed its menswear line to Zegna in 2006. In 2022, Tom Ford sold a majority stake in the brand to Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) for $2.8 billion. The deal allowed Zegna to expand its reach into all Tom Ford fashion categories. ELC licensed the fashion business to Zegna, which already operated a men’s wear division, and at the same time acquired the brand’s beauty and skin care business. The acquisition will be completed by April 2023, and Zegna will acquire Tom Ford International, which handles the fashion business through joint operations with ELC.
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