Tom Ford is an American luxury fashion brand founded in 2005 by designer Tom Ford and former Gucci Group president Domenico De Sole. The fashion division of the brand was acquired by the Ermenegildo Zegna Group in 2023, following the broader acquisition of Tom Ford by Estee Lauder Companies, which retained the beauty business. Tom Ford had previously served as creative director of Gucci from 1994 to 2004, during which time he is credited with revitalizing the Italian house.
The brand produces men's and women's ready-to-wear, accessories, shoes, eyewear, and underwear. Tom Ford menswear is known for sharp tailoring, with particular emphasis on the brand's suits, which are constructed in the house's factory in Switzerland. The womenswear collections feature sensual, body-conscious designs and luxurious materials. The Tom Ford aesthetic is characterized by glamour, precision tailoring, and a polished, modern sensibility.
Tom Ford eyewear, produced in partnership with Marcolin Group, has become one of the most commercially successful luxury eyewear brands globally. The brand's sunglasses and optical frames are sold through optical retailers, department stores, and Tom Ford boutiques worldwide.
Tom Ford operates boutiques in major cities including New York, London, Milan, Los Angeles, and Dubai, and sells through its e-commerce platform and select luxury retailers. Under the Zegna Group's ownership of the fashion division, the brand continues to produce and distribute its fashion, accessories, and eyewear collections. The beauty division, including the commercially important Private Blend fragrance collection, remains under Estee Lauder Companies.