He’s the undeniable talent and unapologetic attitude; He’s the name that commanded respect in the fashion industry for 30 years! He was the magic spell at Gucci from 1994 to 2004. It’s no other than the paragon of luxury, Tom Ford. How did he become the talk of the town? And what will happen after he cuts loose from his brand?
An All-around Talent: A Fashion Designer and a Filmmaker
When Dawn Mello appointed Tom Ford to lead the struggling fashion house in 1990, he lacked the typical expertise or reputation one would expect from a creative director of a major brand. But let’s roll things back a little bit.
Tom Ford x Gucci: A Provocative Revolution
Following his relocation to Milan in 1992, Ford ascended to the role of Gucci’s Creative Director, garnering the full support of President and CEO Dominico De Sole as he worked to revive the floundering brand and stamp his imprint.
Tom Ford Releases Final Womenswear Collection After Selling His Brand
As the fashion virtuoso relinquished his role as designer subsequent to selling the business to Estée Lauder in 2022 for 2.8 billion dollars, Ford has presented his ultimate 2023 Fall collection Tom Ford Archive which includes re-issued versions of his designs from his first collection of 2010 womenswear all the way up to the present.
