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Paris Day Three: Jonathan Anderson’s Dior Debut! The Headline That Mattered Most

But that ain’t all… Haider Ackermann cut loose at Tom Ford, writes Tim Blanks.
Dior Spring/Summer 2026
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Tom Ford Names Haider Ackermann Creative Director

The Colombian-born designer is known for his precise, sensual aesthetic. Owner Estee Lauder and licensee Zegna have lofty ambitions for the brand, whose former creative director Peter Hawking exited suddenly in July.

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Tim Blanks
Tim Blanks

Tim Blanks is Editor-at-Large at The Business of Fashion. He is based in London and covers designers, fashion weeks and fashion’s creative class.

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