Friday, October 24, 2008
Thomas Ford (born August 27, 1961) is an American fashion designer. He gained international fame for his turnaround of the Gucci fashion house and the creation of the Tom Ford label.Following his departure from Gucci (and YSL), Ford opened the fashion house, Tom Ford.[32] Ford began with accessories; his line of eyewear was the first to become successful. The Tom Ford line now covers Menswear, Beauty, Eyewear, and both Men and Women's Accessories. In 2006, he also established a fragrance line called Tom Ford Beauty. In early 2006, Ford attracted media attention for appearing fully clothed on the cover of Vanity Fair alongside Keira Knightley and Scarlett Johansson, both nude.
Ford's first 'Tom Ford' flagship store opened on April 12, 2007 on New York City's Madison Avenue. In Spring 2008, Ford opened his first boutique outside of the United States in Zurich, Switzerland located at Munsterhof 17. In September of 2008 Ford opened a boutique in Toronto, Ontario, Canada at the Harry Rosen store on Bloor street.
Awards
Ford has been recognized by important design and cultural councils worldwide including the Cooper Hewitt Design Museum and TIME.
* 1995: International Award - Council of Fashion Designers of America
* 2000: Best International Designer - VH1/Vogue Awards
* 2001: Womenswear Designer of the Year - Council of Fashion Designers of America
* 2002: Accessory Designer of the Year Award for Yves Saint-Laurent - Council of Fashion Designers of America
* 2006: Accessory Brand Launch - Accessories Council Excellence (ACE) Awards
* 2008: Menswear Designer of the Year - Council of Fashion Designers of America
Ford's first 'Tom Ford' flagship store opened on April 12, 2007 on New York City's Madison Avenue. In Spring 2008, Ford opened his first boutique outside of the United States in Zurich, Switzerland located at Munsterhof 17. In September of 2008 Ford opened a boutique in Toronto, Ontario, Canada at the Harry Rosen store on Bloor street.
Awards
Ford has been recognized by important design and cultural councils worldwide including the Cooper Hewitt Design Museum and TIME.
* 1995: International Award - Council of Fashion Designers of America
* 2000: Best International Designer - VH1/Vogue Awards
* 2001: Womenswear Designer of the Year - Council of Fashion Designers of America
* 2002: Accessory Designer of the Year Award for Yves Saint-Laurent - Council of Fashion Designers of America
* 2006: Accessory Brand Launch - Accessories Council Excellence (ACE) Awards
* 2008: Menswear Designer of the Year - Council of Fashion Designers of America
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