(I wouldnt recommend that though.)
The other was more direct: Just ask him.
When you think about Tom Ford, you think about the night, said Ackermann.
Photo: Courtesy of Tom Ford
With less than 24 hours to go before his debut, Ackermann emailed.
First of all, he wrote, hed been reflecting on Tom Fords most impactful collections.
I see not only his impact on fashion but his influence on my own creative evolution.
PICTURE THISAckermann at work—with mood boards of inspiration—at the Tom Ford offices in London. Photographed by Annie Leibovitz. Sittings Editor: Tabitha Simmons.Vogue, March 2025. On the mood board, top right: Szymon Roginski. Third row, right: © 2025 The Peter Hujar Archive/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York. Images on the wall, far right: © The Estate of Francis Bacon. All rights reserved. DACS, London/ARS, NY 2025. Produced by AL Studio and Farago Projects.
His time at Gucci, Saint Laurent, and his own label, exhibited an uncompromising artistic vision.
Thats the balance Im striving for.
What follows are the collections Ackermann particularly finds inspiring.
Gucci, fall 1996 ready-to-wear
Its sensual minimalism redefined modern luxuryfluid yet structured, restrained yet emotionally charged.
His precision in tailoring and understanding of desire through concealment andrevealmentresonate with me.
His belief was that luxury is about experience, not excessa philosophy thats shaping my own approach.
Gucci, fall 1996 ready-to-wear
Gucci, fall 1996 ready-to-wear
Saint Laurent, fall 2001 ready-to-wear
Saint Laurent, fall 2001 ready-to-wear
Tom Ford, spring 2011 ready-to-wear
Tom Ford, spring 2011 ready-to-wear
