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Tom Ford has officially entered the Canadian luxury retail market with the opening of its first standalone fashion boutique at Yorkdale Shopping Centre in Toronto. The new location represents a milestone for the global luxury house and signals a deeper commitment to direct-to-consumer retail in North America.
Spanning more than 3,000 square feet, the Tom Ford Yorkdale boutique brings together the brand’s full men’s and women’s collections under one roof for the first time in Canada. The store offers ready-to-wear, leather goods, accessories, footwear, fragrances, beauty, eyewear, and underwear, creating a comprehensive brand environment that Canadian consumers have not previously experienced in a single standalone location.
For Yorkdale, already widely regarded as Canada’s premier luxury shopping destination, the opening further reinforces its position as the country’s most important landing point for global fashion houses entering or expanding in the Canadian market.
A Flagship Environment Designed for the Full Tom Ford WorldThe Yorkdale boutique has been designed to reflect the brand’s Madison Avenue flagship in New York City, translating Tom Ford’s distinct aesthetic into a highly curated Canadian retail environment. The interior is outfitted in the brand’s signature palette of greys and deep brown tones, complemented by chrome and glass accents that emphasize clean architectural lines and understated opulence.
Luxurious materials such as Cala Paonazzo marble and Macassar ebony are used throughout the space, with sleek display cabinets and mirror-finished surfaces contributing to a refined and immersive experience. Discreetly partitioned walls create a sense of privacy, reinforcing the exclusivity associated with the Tom Ford name while offering a comfortable, intimate setting for high-touch luxury retail.
The store’s design is intended to elevate the shopping experience beyond traditional transactional retail, positioning the boutique as both a destination and a brand statement within Yorkdale’s evolving luxury wing.
Tom Ford at Toronto’s Yorkdale Shopping Centre. Photo: Tom Ford
Made to Measure as a Cornerstone of the Offering
A central feature of the Tom Ford Yorkdale boutique is the brand’s made to measure service, which offers clients a highly personalized sartorial experience. Through private one-on-one appointments, customers can design custom garments tailored to their individual preferences, proportions, and lifestyle needs.
Each made to measure suit is crafted by master tailors at the Tom Ford atelier, with weeks devoted to cutting, construction, and finishing. The process uses fabrics sourced from some of the world’s most respected mills, underscoring the brand’s emphasis on craftsmanship, material quality, and precision.
The inclusion of made to measure services reflects Tom Ford’s broader strategy of deepening client relationships through customization and experiential retail, particularly in key flagship locations.
A Strategic Location Within Yorkdale’s Luxury WingThe Tom Ford Yorkdale boutique occupies a prominent position within the shopping centre’s newest luxury wing, situated between Loewe, which opened at Yorkdale last year, and a newly opened Dior flagship. Directly across the aisle, two of the mall’s largest upcoming luxury stores are also taking shape, with Saint Laurent planning an expanded 11,000-square-foot location and Gucci set to open a 12,000-square-foot flagship in 2026.
This concentration of top-tier luxury brands has rapidly transformed the wing into one of the most significant luxury retail clusters in North America. Recent openings in the area include Brunello Cucinelli, Versace, Jimmy Choo, Maison Margiela, Rimowa, and Loro Piana, among others. Together, these brands create a critical mass that draws both domestic and international shoppers, reinforcing Yorkdale’s role as a global luxury destination rather than a regional shopping centre.
Oxford Properties, which owns and manages Yorkdale Shopping Centre, has played a central role in curating this luxury ecosystem, attracting brands seeking high visibility, strong performance, and proximity to peer flagships.
Brokerage firm DWSV Realty, led by David Wedemire and Stan Vyriotes, represented Tom Ford in the lease transaction at Yorkdale. The deal reflects both the brand’s long-term confidence in the Canadian market and Yorkdale’s continued ability to secure marquee luxury tenants in highly competitive global leasing environments.
Tom Ford at Toronto’s Yorkdale Shopping Centre. Photo: Tom Ford
Tom Ford’s Canadian Presence Until Now
Prior to the Yorkdale opening, Tom Ford maintained a limited but carefully curated presence in Canada through wholesale and shop-in-shop partnerships. Tom Ford menswear has been available in dedicated environments at several Harry Rosen locations nationwide, while Holt Renfrew operates Tom Ford menswear boutiques at its Vancouver and Montreal flagships.
Holt Renfrew previously carried Tom Ford womenswear in Toronto and Vancouver, but the Yorkdale boutique marks the first time Canadian consumers have access to the full men’s and women’s ready-to-wear collections, accessories, and footwear within a single standalone Tom Ford space.
Industry observers have long speculated about Tom Ford’s plans for Canada, with Toronto and Vancouver frequently cited as priority markets. While Yorkdale now represents the brand’s confirmed Canadian foothold, questions remain about whether additional standalone locations may follow in Vancouver over time.
A Brand With Deep Roots in Modern LuxuryTom Ford founded his namesake brand in 2005 after a highly influential tenure as creative director at Gucci, where he was widely credited with transforming the Italian house into a global symbol of modern luxury. Under Ford’s leadership, Gucci experienced unprecedented growth and cultural relevance, setting the stage for his own label to emerge with a similarly bold identity.
From its earliest collections, Tom Ford became synonymous with refined glamour, sharp tailoring, and a confident, sensual aesthetic. The brand expanded rapidly across menswear, womenswear, accessories, eyewear, and fragrance, establishing itself as one of the most recognizable names in contemporary luxury.
One of the brand’s earliest and most enduring successes was the launch of Tom Ford Black Orchid in 2006, a fragrance that remains a global bestseller and helped cement Tom Ford Beauty as a powerhouse category. Tom Ford eyewear, produced in partnership with the Marcolin Group, has also become a defining element of the brand’s visual language, known for its distinctive silhouettes and signature “T” detailing.
Over the years, Tom Ford has dressed a wide range of cultural figures, including Michelle Obama, Beyoncé, and Daniel Craig in multiple James Bond films, reinforcing the brand’s association with power, sophistication, and modern elegance.
Ownership Changes and a New ChapterThe opening of the Tom Ford Yorkdale boutique comes during a pivotal period in the brand’s corporate evolution. In 2023, The Estée Lauder Companies completed its acquisition of the Tom Ford brand in a landmark transaction valued at approximately $2.3 billion. Under the deal, Estée Lauder became the sole owner of all Tom Ford trademarks and intellectual property, while licensing the fashion business to Ermenegildo Zegna Group under a long-term agreement.
This structure allows Estée Lauder to continue operating Tom Ford Beauty and fragrance as core assets within its luxury portfolio, while Zegna oversees Tom Ford Fashion, including ready-to-wear, accessories, and retail. Tom Ford Eyewear remains licensed to the Marcolin Group under an extended agreement.
Following Tom Ford’s departure as creative director in 2023, the brand entered a transitional period that included the brief tenure of Peter Hawkings. In 2024, Haider Ackermann was appointed as the brand’s new creative director, with his first collections expected to shape the next phase of Tom Ford’s design direction beginning in 2025.
The Tom Ford brand is now firmly in an expansion phase, with plans to nearly double its global store count from 51 locations in 2023 to more than 100 stores by the end of the decade. Under Zegna’s leadership, Tom Ford Fashion has outlined ambitious growth targets across Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Americas, with North America identified as a key priority. The Yorkdale opening aligns with this strategy, serving both as a market entry point and a signal of confidence in Canada’s luxury consumer base.
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