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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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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 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 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...