Tom Ford appoints Peter Hawkings as new creative director

Estee Lauder Company (ELC) Inc. announced on Friday the appointment of Peter Hawkings to the role of creative director at tomfordbesides hiring Guillaume Jesel, the new CEO of the US fashion brand.

The New York-based company also says that Ermenegildo Zegna has appointed the new CEO of Tom Ford Fashion, which is expected to be announced in July, and assumes the role in the third quarter.

The trio will work together “to ensure a consistent and cohesive image across all product, brand communications and retail,” ELC said in a press release.

Hawkings will succeed eponymous designer Tom Ford in a new role as creative director of fashion, including womenswear, menswear and accessories, and will assume the role of lead designer for the brand. fashion segment and fashion show.

The designer has worked with Tom Ford for nearly 25 years, most recently as senior vice president of Tom Ford menswear. Prior to joining Tom Ford in 2006, where he was responsible for overseeing the design and production of all Tom Ford men’s clothing including tailoring, sportswear, leather goods and accessories, Hawkings began beginning his career in 1998 in gucci under the leadership of Ford and worked closely with the designer in the development of Gucci menswear collections.

“At Peter Hawkings, the brand found the perfect Creative Director,” said Ford. “Peter started working with me 25 years ago as an assistant menswear designer at Gucci and quickly rose to become a senior mens designer at the company when he left to join me at the Tom For brand. Since creating Tom Ford menswear, Peter has played a key role in the success of the brand. He is an incredibly talented leader with extensive industry experience and his appointment gives me confidence in my commitment to creating fashion products of the highest quality and design. will continue.”

Likewise, Jesel brings nearly a decade of brand leadership, including Tom Ford Beauty, to its new CEO position at Tom Ford. In this role, he will report to ELC executive leaders Jane Hertzmark Hudis, executive team president, and Tracey Travis, executive vice president and chief financial officer.

ELC first announced it had acquired the Tom Ford brand in November last year. With a purchase price of $2.8 billion, the cosmetics giant beats the French luxury group Keringwho is also rumored to be racing to acquire the US fashion label.

The acquisition includes an expansion of Tom Ford’s existing relationship with Ermenegildo Zegna to include long-term licenses for all men’s and women’s fashion, as well as accessories and lingerie. As part of the transaction, Zegna also acquired the Tom Ford fashion business.

Furthermore, Tom Ford’s existing license with global eyewear maker Marcolin has also been renewed.