Tom Ford Shop Opens

One of our group was strolling down Madison Avenue the other night and literally almost ran Tom Form over as he got out of his super-sweet car to attend the 'grand opening' celebration of his store. They had rolled out the red carpet, were popping the champagne, photographers were flashing pictures inside and outside and one of our Forumers was just trying to get home from the office. The body guards gave her a look when she cut across the red carpet in a hurry in front of a photographer - oh well.



The NYT ran a story on the store's opening. You can read it here. For a more down-to-earth fun look at the opening and the inside of the store check out Racked, a real estate blog that focuses on retail.

The store at 845 Madison Ave. is said to be the former Gucci designer's first ever store and certianly the first store along Manhattan's famous designer-avenue. Ford joins a number of designers on the Avenue, including his next-door neighbor Ralph Lauren, Carolina Herrera, Oscar de la Rents, Prada and Juicy Couture.