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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...

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Tom Ford and URBN among retailers adding Clearpay’s pay-in-4 service to stores

A number of fashion and beauty retailers are expanding their in-store flexible payment services with Clearpay as customer demand for buy-now-pay-later features continues to rise. According to Clearpay, Tom Ford, MAC, Jo Malone, Cosmetic Company Stores, Le Labo, Too Faced and URBN, the owner of Urban Outfitters and Free People, have expanded...

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Tom Ford on life after fashion

Tom Ford, the visionary designer and mastermind that revamped Gucci in the 90s and founded his eponymous label in 2005, has left an indelible mark on the industry. Yet, contrary to the hopes of many in the industry, Ford has firmly declared that his departure from his brand will not be followed by a swift return to the fashion realm. In an...

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Tom Ford to concentrate on films

Following the sale of his eponymous fashion brand, designer and creative director Tom Ford has confirmed he will concentrate on film projects in development via his production company Fade to Black. Ford unveiled his final collection for his fashion line last month, featuring re-issued versions of his designs from his 2010 womenswear debut up to...

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Tom Ford steps down, Estée Lauder announces new CEO and Creative Director

The Estée Lauder Group has announced new appointments for the Tom Ford brand, following the departure of the founder's last collection. Guillaume Jesel has been named as the brand's President and CEO, while Peter Hawkings will serve as the new Creative Director. “In Peter Hawkings the brand has found the perfect creative director,” Tom Ford said...