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Dexter King promoted to global general manager of Tom Ford Beauty

Dexter King has been appointed as senior vice president, global general manager, Tom Ford Beauty. King stepped into this role effective April 1, 2024 and will continue reporting to Guillaume Jesel, president and CEO, Tom Ford and luxury business development, The Estée Lauder Companies. King will also join The Estée Lauder Companies extended...

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Tom Ford Eyewear launches flagship on Tmall Luxury Pavilion

Tom Ford Eyewear, part of the Marcolin licensed eyewear portfolio, has opened a flagship store on the Tmall Luxury Pavilion in China. The new space is described as a “milestone” achievement and aims to connect “the brand’s sartorial excellence with the needs of new consumers on the ever-evolving luxury Chinese market,” Marcolin said in a...

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Tom Ford could double retail footprint with 50 new stores

In a bid to leverage its formidable brand name, Tom Ford's fashion division, currently operating just 51 stores, is poised to potentially double its retail presence to 100 stores in the coming years. The ambition was outlined by Gildo Zegna, Chairman of Zegna, the owner of Tom Ford's fashion arm, during an investor's day in New York. Zegna...

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Zegna Group announces robust growth plans

At its second Capital Markets Day at the New York Stock Exchange, Zegna Group announced an update on its strategic goals and financial outlook. At the group level, beginning in FY 2023, the company aims to deliver over 10 percent CAGR in the medium term, with adjusted EBIT CAGR of around 20 percent. The company expects that its goals will...

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"I was a commercial fashion designer," Tom Ford says in GQ exit interview

One year ago, in November 2022, the fashion industry witnessed the acquisition of Tom Ford International by beauty behemoth Estée Lauder for a cool 2.8 billion dollars. In an exclusive interview with GQ’s Editorial Director Will Welch, Tom Ford, the eponymous designer, offers unfiltered insights into this unprecedented business move and why he...

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Zegna Group Q3 revenue up 20.8 percent, US market shines

Thom Browne parent Zegna Group has reported a 20.8 percent increase in revenue in the third quarter as it saw double-digit growth across key markets, including a particularly strong performance in the US. The group generated Q3 revenue of 431.1 million euros, up from 356.9 million euros a year earlier. Breaking it down by segment, revenue at...

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Gucci's whimsy-to-chic shift leaves some wanting more

Gucci’s highly anticipated showcase at Milan Fashion Week has garnered mixed reviews from industry insiders, with some feeling that Gucci Ancora's debut collection under the new creative direction of Sabato De Sarno lacked the anticipated fervor. The collection, named "Ancora" meaning "anchor" in Italian, marked a tabula rasa moment, erasing any...

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Tom Ford after Tom Ford? Peter Hawkings revels in memories of Gucci for his debut

Can Tom Ford, the brand, continue without Tom Ford, the man? Newly appointed creative director Peter Hawkings answer seems to be yes, and no. It must have been a full circle moment for Hawkings, who much like Gucci’s debutant, creative director Sabato De Sarno, is a Ford-era Gucci veteran – a time that seems to have made a lasting impression on...

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Tom Ford bolsters leadership with two new hires

US fashion brand Tom Ford has announced two new hires to its leadership team. The company has named Rebecca Mason as new senior vice president, Global Brand Image. She joins the business from Condé Nast, where she spent over 15 years, most recently serving as vice president of global creative for Condé Nast Commercial Creative. In her new role,...

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The waltz of creative directors in 2023

As is the case every year, there is a succession of creative directors at ready-to-wear brands and major luxury houses. In 2023, Gabriela Hearst, who had been head of creation at Chloé for three years, announced her departure, while Tom Ford left his eponymous label to turn his attentions towards his cinematic passions. Most recently, a most...

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Lelio Gavazza named Tom Ford Fashion chief executive

The Ermenegildo Zegna Group has appointed Lelio Gavazza to the newly created position of chief executive officer of Tom Ford Fashion, effective September 18. In a statement, the fashion group said that Gavazza will report to Gildo Zegna, chairman and chief executive of the Zegna Group and will be part of the senior management of the group. As...

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Tom Ford charts a new course with Milan show

Tom Ford, the fashion brand acquired by the Estée Lauder Companies last year, is making a significant shift by presenting its highly anticipated spring/summer 2024 women's collection in Milan during Milano Moda Donna. This marks a new chapter for the label, with the debut of their new creative director, Peter Hawkings, who brings extensive...