Zegna to produce luxury menswear & footwear for Tom Ford
28 Feb '06
3 min read
Domenico De Sole, Chairman of TOM FORD said, “I've known and worked with Ermenegildo Zegna for over 15 years. Zegna is a superb company which produces the highest quality menswear and accessories with attention to detail that is second to none. This agreement with Zegna is perfect for the Tom Ford brand and will ensure its place as the first true luxury brand of the 21st century.”
Ermenegildo Zegna, Chief Executive Officer of Zegna Group stated, “This is a new and exciting challenge for us. The long time relationship with Tom and Domenico is the key ingredient in making this venture together a successful one. The unique creativity and marketing sense of Tom, together with our Italian craftsmanship in top menswear will create an exclusive niche in the men's luxury market.
The alliance with Zegna Group is the third venture since Ford and De Sole announced the launch of the Tom Ford brand last year.
In April 2005 Ford signed a licensing deal with Estée Lauder to produce a fragrance and beauty collection which debuted in November 2005. The stand alone Tom Ford beauty brand is slated to launch in fall 2006 with a signature fragrance.
Ford also partnered with Marcolin Group, a global leader in the eyewear industry, to produce and distribute optical frames and sunglasses under the Tom Ford brand which are available in select prestige retail stores.
Ermenegildo Zegna Group makes high-end menswear and sportswear sold at more than 375 locations in about 35 countries. It also makes accessories such as ties and produces a line of clothing for Gucci.
Founded as a textile mill, the firm produces its own high-quality fabrics and supplies them to top designers and tailors. It has expanded by opening stores worldwide and offering products online.
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