Paris and its Fashion Week served as the perfect stage for the luxury house TOM FORD to unveil a display of power and seduction crafted by Haider Ackermann. Against a minimalist backdrop in deep navy, the current creative director presented his second collection for the firm, a Spring/Summer 2026 offering that balanced FORD’s signature daring with Ackermann’s poetic, architectural sensibility. The show was magnetic, where luxury emerged not through gold or opulence, but through the understated atmosphere, charged with mystery and allure.
Models stepped onto the runway with deliberate confidence, their gazes intense, moving to the driving beat of techno that set the rhythm. From the front row, top-tier celebrities such as Kate Moss, martini in hand, observed with the knowing appreciation of those familiar with the language of the catwalk. Their presence reinforced the sense of witnessing something exceptional, as the designer’s vision engaged seamlessly with the house’s identity, signalling a new chapter in TOM FORD’s story.
Dark tones (ranging from black to deep brown) dominated the menswear, occasionally punctuated by flashes of white, blue, and vibrant green. Tailoring remained at the core, executed in various fabrics including fine wools and satin, which took particular prominence, yet the collection extended beyond traditional suiting to embrace a bolder, contemporary attitude. The suits, celebrated for dressing some of the world’s most stylish men (including the legendary James Bond), shed their rigid, classical forms in favour of sharp, modern silhouettes, with jackets exploring diverse collars and proportions. The TOM FORD man is no longer simply elegant: he is confident, alluring, and unafraid to reveal himself, pairing structured blazers with cropped trousers and finishing the look with braided leather shoes or velvet slippers. Sobriety, texture, and unexpected colour combined to amplify the collection’s sensuality.
The menswear vision also expanded to include more relaxed pieces, such as suede jackets, leather garments, and trousers, broadening the wardrobe without departing from the house’s luxurious, minimal universe. It was a reminder that the TOM FORD man does not dress solely for the evening; he commands the day with equal poise and sophistication.
While Ackermann’s debut seemed introspective, this second collection struck a genuine balance. His architectural romanticism fused effortlessly with FORD’s hedonistic sensuality, offering a refreshed view of contemporary masculinity: men who carry tailoring as armour, speak the language of seduction through their clothes, and present themselves without hesitation. With this collection, Haider Ackermann not only reinforces his position at the helm of TOM FORD but delivers one of the season’s most significant, seductive, and sophisticated menswear statements.
Have a look at the TOM FORD Spring/Summer 2026 collection below:
