A Colombian will be the new creative director of one of the most important fashion houses in the world

Haider Ackermann says it is an honor to work with Tom Ford, as he has been one of his role models since the beginning – credit @HAIDERACKERMANN / Instagram

Fashion house Tom Ford announced on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, Colombian Haider Ackerman as the new creative director of the American brand, following the departure of Peter Hawkings.

It should be noted that his name has also been mentioned as a possible director of major firms such as Chanel. In this case, the Colombian will debut his new collection at Paris Fashion Week in March 2025.

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“It is with tremendous pride that I look forward to honouring the legacy of Tom Ford, a man I have long admired and for whom I have the utmost respect,” Ackermann said on Instagram, the social network where his appointment was announced.

Tom Ford is one of the most important designers in luxury fashion today, creating highly acclaimed work since 2003 – credit REUTERS

Tom Ford, meanwhile, said he has been an admirer of Ackermann’s work. “I find both his womenswear and menswear equally compelling. He’s an incredible colourist, his tailoring is sharp and, above all, modern.”

“I suspect I will be the first to bow at his feet after his show in March”Ford said.

He is a fashion designer with French-Colombian citizenship and highly recognized for his vision of sophistication and elegance in the creation of haute couture garments. Born in 1971 in Bogotá, Colombia, but adopted by a French family.

Ackermann had several stages in his life, passing through countries such as Ethiopia, Chad, Algeria, and France, which has given him a multicultural perspective that has influenced his style. In addition, He studied at the prestigious Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp, Belgium.although it did not end.

It is worth noting that fashion figures such as Timothée Chalamet, Tilda Swinton and Kylie Jenner have worn his designs on the red carpet – credit @HAIDER ACKERMANN / Instagram

And like every designer, he founded his own eponymous label in 2001, where he quickly gained attention in the fashion industry for his designs, which integrate fluid silhouettes, precise draping and a fusion of masculine and feminine elements.

Such has been its success and recognition that He has been compared to great designers such as Yves Saint Laurent for his focus on detail and tailored clothing. Her creations are known for their use of the highest quality materials and their sophistication. It is worth noting that fashion figures such as Timothée Chalamet, Tilda Swinton and Kendall Jenner have worn her designs on the red carpet.

Finally, the Paris-based designer has worked at Maison Ullens, Fila and Canada Goose, and collaborated during the haute couture season at Jean Paul Gaultier.

Arturo Calle, a renowned Colombian brand that specializes in the production and marketing of clothing and accessories, was founded in 1965 by the businessman from Paisa, Arturo Calle. The company has grown to become one of the most important in the textile sector in the country and has expanded its presence in other Latin American countries such as Panama, Costa Rica, Guatemala and Peru.

The businessman spoke with Infobae Colombia about his collaboration with Davivienda, in the Rojo tú initiative – credit Colprensa

In this 2024, The brand joined forces with the Davivienda bank in the Rojo tú initiativewhich is a project that involves 18,000 workers each year, through their image.

“For the design department it was a great satisfaction to be able to put out a collection that lives up to what Davivienda is and, beyond that, the huge commitment to make them dress very well, to have their clothes admired and our usefulness is in that great image of the brand, that is, very little money, a lot of image and great satisfaction and a huge commitment to the company, it has to look very good with this great company,” said the creator and founder of the brand, Arturo Calle, to Infobae Colombia.

Since the beginning of this initiative, the bank has worked with prominent Colombian designers such as Lina Cantillo, Fiorella Perini, Beatríz Camacho and Hernán Zajar, to offer its employees fashion collections that not only highlight design, but also support an extensive network of entrepreneurs, artisans, dressmakers, jewelers and workers.