Tom Ford: The Global Architect of Modern Glamour and Sensory Luxury Founded in 2005 by Tom Ford and headquartered in New York City, Tom Ford is the premier multi-category luxury anchor for Tier-1 High-Street corridors, Luxury Malls, and prestigious Travel Retail terminals. Following its historic $2.8 billion acquisition by The Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) in 2023, the brand enters 2026 under the creative direction of Haider Ackermann (appointed Sept 2024), who is tasked with evolving the house’s iconic "sexed-up" DNA with a new poetic, architectural lightness. The 2026 retail model—managed in partnership with Ermenegildo Zegna N.V. (Fashion/Accessories license) and Marcolin (Eyewear)—focuses on "Immersive Seduction," utilizing flagship boutiques as controlled galleries of desire. For landlords and developers, Tom Ford represents an institutional-grade "Trophy Tenant" that anchors the ultra-high-end sector, driving high-net-worth (HNW) traffic and maintaining absolute price integrity through restricted global distribution.