Tom Ford will become very soonchairman of the Council of Fashion Designers of America (Council of Fashion Designers America, abbreviated CFDA). The famous native of Texas will start working from June 2019.



Ford will replace the current chairman of the CFDA, Diane von Furstenberg, who headed the CFDA for 13 years.



Designer Tom Ford created his own luxury brand in 2006. Previously, he held the position of creative director in the Fashion Luxury houses Gucci and Yves Saint Laurent.

"I've had the privilege of being a member of the Council of Fashion Designers America for many years and understand what the CFDA does for its members and the industry as a whole. I have lived and worked in many fashion capitals of the world. And now I look forward to working with the Board of Directors to promote American fashion worldwide, as well as the CFDA and the designers who are members of the association. As chairman, I will continue the work of my predecessor. Over 13 years of leadership, Diana has incredibly developed our organization. Her contribution to CFDA and to American fashion is immeasurable. We all owe her a lot."

Tom Ford

In addition to the usual routine work of the chairman, Tom Ford still has tasks to promote American designers in the world, especially in the rapidly developing Asian region.

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