In the news release, Tom Ford Named Chairman Of The Council of
Fashion Designers Of America, issued 19-Mar-2019 by TOM FORD over PR Newswire, we are
advised by the company that Mr. Ford's start date has been moved up
to June, 2019. The complete, updated release follows:
Tom Ford Named Chairman Of The Council of Fashion Designers Of
America
NEW YORK, March 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Council of
Fashion Designers of America announced today that Tom Ford will be
the next Chairman of the CFDA, effective June, 2019.
Ford was ratified by the CFDA Board during a meeting at the CFDA
offices earlier today. He succeeds CFDA's current Chairwoman
Diane von Furstenberg.
Tom Ford is an award-winning fashion designer, film director,
screenwriter, and film producer. In April
2005, the American born designer announced the creation of
his eponymous luxury brand, beginning with menswear. Today, the TOM
FORD brand offers a complete collection of Menswear, as well as
Womenswear, Accessories, Eyewear, Beauty and most recently
underwear and timepieces. Ford previously served as the
Creative Director of Gucci Group, where he designed for luxury
houses Gucci and Yves Saint Laurent
until 2004.
Ford, who began his career as a design assistant for CFDA Member
Cathy Hardwick, has been a member of the CFDA since 2000. He has
won a total of seven CFDA Fashion Awards: Menswear Designer of the
Year (2015, 2008), Womenswear Designer of the Year (2001),
Accessory Designer of the Year (2002), Board of Director's Tribute
(2004), International Designer of the Year (1995), and the Geoffrey
Beene Lifetime Achievement Award (2014). Ford has shown his
collections in London,
Los Angeles, and New York.
"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," Tom Ford said.
"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. As
the Chairman, I look forward to continuing the incredible work
Diane has done over the last 13 years. Diane is a true force and
her contribution to the CFDA and to American fashion is
immeasurable. We all owe her a great deal."
"I am so excited that Tom Ford has agreed to come and lead the
CFDA," Diane von Furstenberg said.
"American Fashion could not wish for a better visionary to further
grow its impact in the global landscape. Tom is a role model for
all of us, and we are very lucky to have him as the next Chairman
of the CFDA."
"Diane has been an incredible partner who helped build CFDA into
a world class organization," CFDA President and CEO Steven Kolb said. "I'm excited to now work with
Tom to further strengthen the organization and support American
designers with new creative and business opportunities."
Von Furstenberg was named
President of the CFDA in 2006 and became Chairwoman in 2015. Past
CFDA Presidents were Stan Herman,
Carolyne Roehm, Perry Ellis, Mary
McFadden, Bill Blass,
Herbert Kasper, Oscar de la Renta, Norman Norell, and Sydney Wragge.
About the CFDA
The Council of Fashion Designers of
America, Inc. (CFDA) is a not-for-profit trade association founded
in 1962 with a membership with 500 of America's foremost
womenswear, menswear, jewelry, and accessory designers. In addition
to hosting the annual CFDA Fashion Awards, the organization owns
the Fashion Calendar and is the organizer of the Official New York
Fashion Week Schedule. It also offers programs which support
professional development and scholarships. Member support is
provided through the Strategic Partnerships Group, a group of
high-profile companies offering designers strategic opportunities.
The CFDA Foundation, Inc. is a separate, not-for-profit organized
to mobilize the membership to raise funds for charitable causes and
engage in civic initiatives. For more information, please visit
www.CFDA.com, facebook.com/cfda, instagram.com/cfda,
twitter.com/cfda, cfda.tumblr.com, and youtube.com/cfdatv
About TOM FORD
In April
2005, Tom Ford announced the creation of the TOM FORD brand.
Ford was joined in this venture by former Gucci Group President and
Chief Executive Officer Domenico De
Sole, who serves as Chairman of the company. In that same
year, Ford announced his partnership with Marcolin Group to produce
and distribute optical frames and sunglasses, as well as an
alliance with Estee Lauder to create
the TOM FORD beauty brand. In April
2007, his first directly owned flagship store opened in
New York at 845 Madison Avenue and
coincided with the debut of the TOM FORD menswear and accessory
collection. In September 2010, during
an intimate presentation at his Madison Avenue flagship. Ford
presented his much-anticipated womenswear collection. Presently
there are over 100 freestanding TOM FORD stores and shop-in-shops
in locations such as: London,
Milan, Zurich, Munich, Rome, New
York, Toronto, Beverly Hills, Puerto
Banus, Moscow, Osaka, Atlanta, Las
Vegas, Baku, Dubai, Tokyo,
Seoul, Montreal, San
Francisco, Beirut,
Hong Kong, Shanghai, New Dehli, Kowloon, Beijing and Sydney.
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