Haider Ackermann has been appointed as the new creative director of Tom Ford, bringing his esteemed presence to the brand following Peter Hawkings’ exit.
- Ackermann will debut his first show during the autumn/winter 2025 Paris Fashion Week, marking a significant moment for the fashion house.
- The transition follows Tom Ford’s departure in 2023 after Estée Lauder acquired the brand for £2.1 billion the previous year.
- Peter Hawkings, who succeeded Ford and left unexpectedly, had been a close collaborator with Ford for nearly 25 years.
- Tom Ford expressed excitement over Ackermann’s appointment, citing his admiration for Ackermann’s modern and sharp aesthetic.
Haider Ackermann, the renowned French designer, has been named the new creative director of Tom Ford, a position of significant prestige within the fashion industry. This appointment follows Peter Hawkings’ sudden exit from the role—Hawkings had been a key figure at the brand, having worked under Tom Ford for almost 25 years.
Ackermann is set to showcase his first collection for Tom Ford during the autumn/winter 2025 women’s edition of Paris Fashion Week, a highlight in the fashion calendar. This event is poised to be a momentous occasion for both Ackermann and the brand as they embark on this new chapter together.
Tom Ford, who founded his namesake label in 2005, stepped down in 2023. This came after the company’s acquisition by The Estée Lauder Companies Inc for £2.1 billion in 2022. Ackermann’s appointment marks a new era as he aims to uphold and honour Ford’s celebrated legacy.
Following Tom Ford’s departure, Peter Hawkings, who had been integral to the brand, assumed the role of creative director but left abruptly in July. His tenure, though brief, was marked by his longstanding dedication and collaboration with Tom Ford.
Tom Ford has publicly endorsed Haider Ackermann’s new role, expressing his appreciation for Ackermann’s work across both women’s and men’s fashion. Ford specifically highlighted Ackermann’s expertise in colour, tailoring, and modern design, foreseeing an exciting evolution for the brand under Ackermann’s direction.
With Ackermann at the helm, anticipation builds for the innovative directions in which he will steer Tom Ford.
