Tom Ford Spring 2026 Collection
A single cinematic spotlight cut through the darkness, opening Tom Ford’s runway with the kind of drama that has become its signature. For his second women’s collection at the house, Haider Ackermann leaned into this sense of mystery: through smoke and shadow, models emerged in patent leather body-hugging dresses with sheer mesh coats in black, burgundy, and apple green — a palette that captured the tension between strength and fragility that defined the evening.
From there, the show moved into sleek yet sensual tailoring. A buttery suede trenchcoat and precision-cut suits in soft mint and dusty pink exuded polish, styled with cashmere sweaters nonchalantly draped over shoulders in an Italian gesture that nodded to Tom Ford’s production partner, Gruppo Ermenegildo Zegna. Highlights included a crisp white suit with a matching knit, a pearlescent satin tuxedo, and a shimmering jacket studded with white crystals, all crafted with the stage and the red carpet in mind.
Ackermann also leaned into Tom Ford’s reputation for glamour, sending out a series of red-carpet-ready dresses with clean architectural lines, sheer layers edged in lace, and bold cutouts that revealed sculpted backs. Others took on a more fluid mood, with chal-like draping and high front slits that moved dramatically as the models walked. The standout was a bi-color draped gown in mint and black, its liquid folds earning the loudest applause of the night.
The soundtrack — David Bowie’s slow, haunting version of “Heroes” — heightened the atmosphere of intimacy and noir allure. Still, Ackermann didn’t shy away from provocation: sheer blue T-shirts and leather thongs layered over briefs pushed boundaries, perhaps a touch daring even for Tom Ford, but destined for the bolder among his loyal fans.
