Tom Ford: From Gucci’s Golden Era to the CFDA
Tom Ford is fashion’s favorite sex symbol. Iconic in so many ways, it seems whatever Mr. Ford touches succeeds. He’s a celebrated fashion designer, but also an award-winning filmmaker and Golden Globe nominee (Nocturnal Animals, 2016). The stylish fervor for all things Ford encompasses everything from his most decadent fragrances to the high-octane accessories of his Gucci days. Hello, Horsebit canvas bags.
His next role: giving American fashion a serious boost. Diane von Furstenberg officially handed the torch to Tom, leaving the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) after a 13-year run. To emphasize the point, she literally handed the designer a torch at the star-studded CFDA Fashion Awards.
You may have noticed top American designers skipping NYFW to show in places including Paris. The Big Apple’s fashion week has faced a downward trend over the years- and Tom aims to bring it back. The CFDA exists to strengthen the American fashion industry – both stateside and around the world. Their committee and boards include designers you know and love including Marc Jacobs, Ashley Olsen, Ralph Lauren, and Vera Wang. Tom Ford is on a mission to remind the world why American fashion is so amazing, wooing top editors, retailers, and influencers in the process.
“I have had the privilege of being a member of the American Fashion community for many years and have experienced what the CFDA does for its members and the industry as a whole. Having lived and worked in each of the global fashion capitals of the world, I look forward to working with the Board of Directors to further the voice of American Fashion and its designers.” – Tom Ford
