Sensuality and Light in the Dark: Tom Ford Enchants Paris Fashion Week

Tom Ford – October 1, 2025: Spring/Summer 2026 Show in Paris

Paris, October 1, 2025 — On this iconic day of Paris Fashion Week, Tom Ford unveiled its Spring/Summer 2026 collection, led by creative director Haider Ackermann. The show, held at the prestigious Pavillon Vendôme, was marked by a sensual, almost cinematic aesthetic and the notable presence of Janet Jackson and Paris Jackson.

Creative Context and Renewal

Since his appointment in September 2024, Haider Ackermann has carried the torch at Tom Ford, succeeding Peter Hawkings. The October 1st show was his second for the house in Paris.

The goal was clear: embody the spirit of Tom Ford while infusing contemporary freshness and a new signature under Ackermann’s hand.

Ambience and Staging

The show opened under dim, cinematic lighting, with spotlights focusing on silhouettes emerging from darkness. The lacquered runway, combining dark reflections and subtle shine, served as a backdrop for makeup and accessories.

Each look appeared as a fragment of a nocturnal narrative: glamorous, mysterious, magnetic. Shadow play, satin textures, and pronounced contrasts reinforced the dramatic effect.

Palette, Fabrics & Silhouettes

Ackermann used a palette ranging from deep black and navy to neon accents and flesh tones, highlighted with metallic touches. Fabrics included satin, fine leather, light muslin, and carefully designed transparencies.

Silhouettes were feminine and fluid, sometimes cinched at the waist, playful in cuts and slits — a perfect fusion of bold glamour and precise tailoring.

Beauty & Makeup

The makeup focused on ultra-lacquered, pigmented lips. Lead makeup artist Lucy Bridge explained that the collection itself, notably the navy lacquered runway, inspired the beauty concept.

Shades of neon red, peach, warm brown, and baby pink were layered for a sophisticated effect, while the skin remained luminous and almost bare.

Standout Moments & Front Row

A highlight was the presence of Janet Jackson and Paris Jackson, both dressed in Tom Ford black. Their appearance symbolized heritage and reinvention, fashion as an emotional connection.

Kylie Jenner and Kesha also made an impact in the front row with daring choices: strappy heels and high-slit dresses subtly revealing the body, illustrating a mix of provocation and sophistication.

Interpretation

This show affirms Ackermann’s approach: preserving Tom Ford’s sensual glamour while

reinterpreting it in nuanced light. From makeup to textures, details enhance emotion and storytelling without excess.

October 1, 2025, marks a key moment in Tom Ford’s history. Haider Ackermann takes the house’s strong codes, recombines them elegantly, and reveals an aesthetic both familiar and renewed.

A show where sensuality meets light in the dark, captivating both the eyes and the heart.

©2025 – IMPACT EUROPEAN

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