CFDA Announces Initiatives to Fight Systemic Racism in Fashion Industry

The CFDA has outlined several initiatives targeted on making systemic change in light of the “deplorable acts of racism and violence that we have seen play out in our country over this past week,” as announced in a joint statement today by chairman Tom Ford and president and CEO Steven Kolb. It follows behind a string of similar announcements as brands, companies and people worldwide respond to the deaths of George Floyd — the African-American man who was killed while in police custody in Minneapolis last week — and others that have been killed by the police.

“Black people in this country are reeling from years of injustice stemming from institutional constructs such as slavery, segregation, mass incarceration, police brutality and economic and voter suppression,” the CFDA said. “The Black community is experiencing anger and frustration on top of the effects of the global pandemic that has hit communities of color the hardest.”

According to the statement, the CFDA held a board meeting on Tuesday to formulate various actions that the organization plans to take in order to “stand in solidarity with those who are discriminated against.” Among the initiatives, the organization plans to create an in-house employment program to aid Black talent, a mentorship program focused on Black students, and to begin immediately donating to organizations that benefit the Black community.

“Having a clear voice and speaking out against racial injustice, bigotry and hatred is the first step, but this is not enough,” the CFDA stated. “This is a deeply disturbing moment that speaks to us all…We must do something.”

Source: Hypebeast

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Tom Ford to Dress James Bond In No Time To Die

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It was announced that TOM FORD has dressed James Bond in the upcoming action adventure, No Time To Die. Produced by EON Productions, directed by Cary Joji Fukunaga, and starring Daniel Craig as the legendary secret agent 007. This is the fourth consecutive time that Ford has dressed Daniel Craig as the iconic character of James Bond.

TOM FORD worked closely with Costume Designer Suttirat Anne Larlarb to provide Made-to-Measure tailored clothing and casual wear including eveningwear, suits, shirts, silk accessories and denim for the James Bond character. TOM FORD menswear is all tailor-made in Italy, and is characterized by its elegant cut, exclusive fabrics and hand-finished details. For the first time TOM FORD is also pleased to have dressed the new female character Nomi, played by Lashana Lynch, with select tailor-made jackets, tops and accessories including TOM FORD eyewear, all hand made in Italy.

Tom Ford, CEO and Creative Director of the eponymous brand, has commented: "I could not be happier to be dressing Daniel Craig as James Bond again in the upcoming film, No Time To Die. James Bond epitomizes the TOM FORD man in his elegance, style and love of luxury. It is an honor to move forward with this iconic character."

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Tom Ford Fall 2020 Ready-To-Wear

The Friday of Oscars weekend is no time for Tom Ford to be in New York—not when Jennifer Lopez, Renée Zellweger, and Miley Cyrus, along with Jason Momoa, Jon Hamm, and Jeff Bezos, are descending on Los Angeles in the party-filled lead-up to the big awards ceremony. All of them were in the designer’s front row at Milk Studios in Hollywood tonight, the star wattage across the country somewhat dimmed on the opening day of Fashion Week.

Ford has had his naysayers, those who’ve criticized the new CFDA chairman’s move west. But he was utterly in his element here. His power and persuasiveness as a designer is glamour—both his own and that of his A-list clients. How many times did that picture of Zendaya in his spring 2020 molded plastic breastplate on the Grammys red carpet zing around the world? How many more photo opportunities did Ford create tonight?

The proximity of so much fame suggested that he might have had a red carpet collection in store for us. That didn’t come until the end. Instead Ford seemed interested in extending the conversation he started recently, filtering concepts of simplicity, ease, and wearability through an L.A. lens. There was glam of a laid-back variety. He described it as “chic, possibly slightly stoned, and very sensual,” and said he was inspired by a 1967 Bob Richardson photo of Baron Alexis de Waldner and Donna Mitchell sharing a cigarette or a joint. “For me it’s very L.A.”

Replacing last season’s rolled-sleeve tees were sweatshirts sliced at the shoulders, a little boxy and oversize, which were paired with sexy bias-cut embroidered skirts. One model tossed a leopard spot duster coat over a logo sweatsuit in athletic gray—she could have been dashing out for a Kreation juice. Another accessorized her track pants with a sweeping tie-dyed caftan in sunset orange, very Saturday in Malibu. The last time Ford brought his show to L.A.—on the eve of the 2015 Oscars—was the last time he put denim on the runway. It turned up again here, faded and patchworked, with a haute DIY feel. The guys, usually so precise, wore slouched-on satin pants with their embroidered dinner jackets.

The disco ball started twirling to the Fugees’s version of “Killing Me Softly” as Ford sent out his high-glam dresses. The million-dollar question is: Could any of them end up on the most important red carpet of all this Sunday? Our money is on Bella Hadid’s slinky crystalline number with double velvet bows. Ford was definitely speaking J. Lo’s language; she was first on her crystal stilettoed feet to cheer him on.

Source: Vogue

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Tom Ford NYFW SPRING 2020 READY-TO-WEAR

How many times have you heard that the streets of New York are a runway? Well, the same is true of the subway, only maybe more so. There’s glamour and grit down there, same as above ground, but down below there’s a captive audience.

Tom Ford is the new chairman of the CFDA, and after starting in June his first move was to shorten New York Fashion Week. Simultaneous with the consolidation, designers have been producing more experiential events. We’ve seen bands, modern dancers, and a 75-person choir this week, but only Ford arranged for a private viewing of a disused platform of the Bowery stop on the J/Z line lit an electric pink for the occasion. Many of his 180 guests were surely subway first-timers, but the regular commuters got a big kick out of it too.

What is Mr. Slick doing in the subway? Ford’s notes made mention of the famous shot of Andy Warhol and Edie Sedgwick emerging out of a manhole cover. The subway also jibes with his new-since-last-season interest in simplicity. “I think that it’s a time for ease,” he wrote, “and in that way a return to the kind of luxurious sportswear that America has become known for all over the world.”

Enter look one: a jersey scoop-neck tee with the short sleeves rolled up to the shoulders and a duchesse satin skirt so white it was beaming. Not exactly subway-safe, it was low-key fabulous and synthesized the compelling high-low essence of the collection. Or consider another example: satin blazers cut characteristically strong and worn with elastic-waist nylon basketball shorts. “These torture me,” Ford wrote of the shorts, pointing out that he doesn’t let his son Jack wear them, even though his classmates do. “I’m always fascinated by things that ‘torture me.’” Ford didn’t play it completely contrary, though. The molded plastic tops were a luscious homage to Yves Saint Laurent’s Lalanne breastplates via Issey Miyake. And Ford’s tailored men’s jackets were typically loud and louche.

Connecting with one of the key messages of the season so far—let’s call it the nearly naked trend, for now—Ford threw a dress coat over a leather bra, cut a jumpsuit so it fell open to expose a strappy bikini top, and sent out a pair of slinky maillots. Of course, the millennial designers doing the same have probably been studying Ford’s old Gucci shows. That legacy of great American sportswear Ford was talking about? He has a stake in it. What’s new is old, that’s just how fashion works. Credit Ford, he’s expanding his vocabulary.

Source: VogueRunway

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Tom Ford Opening at Phipps Plaza

Simon, a global leader in premier shopping, dining, entertainment and mixed-use destinations today announced that iconic luxury brand Tom Ford will open boutiques at two of Simon’s premier properties, The Galleria in Houston and Phipps Plaza in Atlanta. Both boutiques will feature women’s and men’s ready-to-wear fashion and will open by Holiday 2019.

The 4,000 square-foot store in Houston will be located in The Galleria’s luxury wing which includes Chanel, Valentino, Louis Vuitton, and Saint Laurent among others. At 4,500 square feet, the Tom Ford boutique at Phipps Plaza will join the new Valentino boutique, newly-expanded Gucci and Jeffrey stores, and the first-in-market Saint Laurent.

“We’re very pleased to continue our long-standing relationship with Simon through the addition of our two newest stores in Phipps Plaza and The Galleria,” said Tom Ford, the company’s Chief Executive Officer and Creative Director. “Houston and Atlanta continue to be very strong markets for our business, and we look forward to serving our customers in these new stores.”

“Simon and Tom Ford are a perfect fit combining one of fashion’s most prestigious names with two of Simon’s leading properties,” said Velda Turan, Simon’s Senior Vice President of Luxury Leasing.

More than 30 million visitors each year enjoy the uniquely comprehensive experience of The Galleria, one of the nation’s top ten shopping centers and the largest in Texas. Spanning 2.4 million square feet of space, housing 400 stores and restaurants, two high-rise hotels, and three office towers, The Galleria is Houston’s most popular retail and tourist destination, meeting every budget, style and taste. The Houston Galleria is owned by a joint venture between Simon and Institutional Mall Investors.

Located in Atlanta’s prestigious Buckhead district, Simon’s Phipps Plaza is the Southeast’s premier upscale shopping, dining and entertainment destination. Its distinctive mix of contemporary and luxury fashion is home to more than 50 market-exclusive brands. Ground was broken in October 2018 on a transformative mixed-use redevelopment which will include the arrival of Nobu Hotel and Restaurant Atlanta, a 90,000 square-foot Life Time® healthy living and entertainment destination, and One Phipps Plaza, a 13-story, 350,000 square foot Class A office building. The reimagined Phipps Plaza is set to open in phases beginning in 2020.

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TOM FORD SPRING 2018 MENSWEAR

Tom Ford continues to stretch his vision of immaculate raffishness. - Vogue

TOM FORD SPRING 2018 MENSWEAR - See collection.

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The Return of the Aviators

The hipster eyewear has returned in its' famous colors including black, brown and tortoise shell. The chunky oversized frames have been seen on Kendall Jenner and Bella Hadid.

Metal frames are trending again thanks to designer brands such as Tom Ford, Chloé, and Gucci. The 1990's acetate frames provide a classic silhouette that is fashionable yet wearable. They are the ideal frames for most considering their angular yet round structure which makes them suitable for people with round or angular faces. Try this seasons trend in gold or silver for a sexy finishing touch.

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