Haider Ackermann at Tom Ford: Is he a perfect match for the sexy fashion brand?

A designer’s designer, Haider Ackermann has long been seen as a favourite for top jobs at major brands. Photo: Tom Ford

Tom Ford, a brand long associated with the sexy, glamorous aesthetic of its eponymous founder, has a new creative director: Haider Ackermann, a designer known for his superb tailoring skills and mastery of varied materials.

Ackermann assumed the company’s creative mantle Tuesday (Sept 3), just weeks after Peter Hawkings, a right-hand man of 25 years to designer Tom Ford, left the company in July.