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Tom Ford to be honoured at The Fashion Awards

The British Fashion Council (BFC) has announced that internationally acclaimed American fashion designer, businessman and filmmaker Tom Ford will be honoured at The Fashion Awards with the Outstanding Achievement Award. In a statement, the BFC said the honour was in recognition of him being a leading figure in the world of fashion and luxury and...

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Tom Ford names Haider Ackermann as Creative Director

Haider Ackermann takes over creative direction at Tom Ford. The Colombian-born French designer will present his first collection for the US fashion house in March at Paris Fashion Week, Tom Ford announced on Wednesday. He succeeds Peter Hawkings , whose departure from the brand was announced in July. This makes Ackermann the second creative...

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Gap, HeyDude and Tom Ford: Brand ambassadors on the move this week

It was a busy week for brands and their respective ambassadors, many of whom were selected for their connections to a younger generation of potential shoppers, a group brands are continuously trying to align with. Here are some of the biggest collaborations of the week, some ringing in the launch of the all important autumn campaigns. HeyDude...

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The founder's dilemma: evolving luxury brands beyond their creators

The luxury fashion landscape is in constant flux, with the departure of founding designers presenting a formidable challenge, particularly for younger brands. As Tom Ford navigates a pivotal transition following Peter Hawkings' brief tenure as creative director, it joins the ranks of houses like Helmut Lang, Martin Margiela and Jil Sander in...

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Tom Ford creative director Peter Hawkings departs after brief tenure

In a surprising turn of events, Tom Ford's creative leadership is once again in flux as Peter Hawkings, the brand's first appointed creative director post-acquisition, is set to exit after a mere year in the role. This development comes less than two years after Estée Lauder's high-profile acquisition of the luxury beauty and fashion house....

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Zegna's Q1 revenues improve, while Thom Browne declines

Ermenegildo Zegna Group announced unaudited revenues of 463.2 million euros for the first quarter, up 8.1 percent or 10.7 percent at constant currency and down 5.3 percent on an organic growth basis. Revenues for the Zegna segment amounted to 324.9 million euros, up 1.7 percent and 4.3 percent on an organic growth basis, while revenues for the...

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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...