Tom Ford

Tom Ford is a global luxury house founded in 2005 by its namesake, the American designer and filmmaker. The brand emerged following Ford’s highly successful tenure as creative director at Gucci and Yves Saint Laurent, initially launching through a partnership with Marcolin Group for eyewear and a fragrance line with Estée Lauder. It quickly expanded into a full lifestyle brand, debuting its first menswear and accessory collections in 2007 at the New York flagship store on Madison Avenue, followed by a comprehensive womenswear line in 2010.

The brand is currently owned by The Estée Lauder Companies, which completed its acquisition of the fashion house in 2023.

In 2024, Haider Ackermann was appointed as the creative director, succeeding Peter Hawkings to lead the brand’s design vision across all categories, including ready-to-wear, accessories, and beauty. Known for a sleek and provocative aesthetic, the house maintains a significant international presence in over 100 markets. Its offerings are defined by high-quality materials, Italian craftsmanship, and a signature style that often references mid-century design and classic tailoring.

The philosophy of the brand is built upon the pursuit of a balance between art and commerce, seeking to create products that are both aesthetically accomplished and commercially viable. This approach emphasises the importance of simplicity in design, as the house maintains that true elegance is often found in the simplest forms. This ethos is reflected in a commitment to purity and clarity, where every detail is meticulously considered to ensure that the final product possesses a refined and timeless quality.

A central tenet of the house is the amplification of individual beauty and the expression of personal power. The collections are designed for individuals who possess a strong sense of self and an awareness of their own potential. By combining traditional techniques with modern sensuality, the brand aims to create "the first true luxury brand of the 21st century," prioritising a distinctively polished and glamorous image.

This philosophy extends to the beauty and fragrance lines, which are developed to empower the wearer through sophisticated and transformative scents and cosmetics.