Tom Ford bows out as creative director at namesake fashion label
Longtime associate Peter Hawkings announced as successor after sale of brand last November to Estée Lauder
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Longtime associate Peter Hawkings announced as successor after sale of brand last November to Estée Lauder
The designer's swansong collection, released as three short videos, felt like more of a shrug than a grand finale
48 hours after Tom Ford revealed his final offering at his namesake brand, the luxury label has announced a successor—one who's been waiting in the wings. Peter Hawkings, Ford's longtime right hand, has been named creative director. Hawkings began his career at Ford's Gucci back in 1998 and has worked alongside the designer consistently for the last 25 years. Most recently, he was senior vice president of Tom Ford Menswear. The Londoner will now oversee everything, from womenswear and menswear to accessories and brand visuals. In sharing the news, Estee Lauder also announced t...
The fashion designer will no longer be associated with the Tom Ford brand.
Peter Hawkings, the former senior vice president of Tom Ford menswear, will take over the role of creative director.