Tom Ford is New Chairman, CFDA
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The Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) recently announced 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. He succeeds CFDA's current ChairwTom Ford is New Chairman, CFDA
The Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) recently announced 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. He succeeds CFDA's current Chairwoman, Diane von Furstenberg, as per an official release.The American born designer, Ford is an award-winning fashion designer besides being a film director, screenwriter, and film producer. In April 2005, he 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, according to the release.Interestingly, Ford embarked on his career as a design assistant for CFDA Member Cathy Hardwick, and has been a member of the CFDA since 2000. He has won a total of seven CFDA Fashion Awards, namely, 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 Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement Award (2014). Ford has shown his collections in London, Los Angeles, and New York, as per the release.Ford was quoted as saying in the release, «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. As 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.»Diane von Furstenberg stated, as per the release, «I am so excited that Tom Ford has agreed to come and lead the CFDA. 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.»Click on the slideshow for a sneak peek at Tom Ford and his products. https://www.blouinartinfo.com/ Founder: Louise Blouin Read more