By:| XBubble

The designer, and now film director, finally acknowledged on the record he’s returning to the women’s arena and confirmed he and his longtime business partner and Tom Ford International chairman Domenico De Sole are on the hunt for financing. 

Ford, in town to promote his new film, “A Single Man,” and make a personal appearance at his new men’s shop in the Isetan department store, said he plans to launch the Tom Ford brand’s first women’s collection “very soon,” although he declined to specify a date. Sources told WWD earlier this month that, depending on financing, Ford was eyeing a launch of a women’s line as early as fall 2010.

“Financing is extremely expensive right now, so if we find financing in the right situation we’ll be able to start [a women’s collection] soon. If we don’t, we may have to wait a while,” Gucci’s former creative director told WWD in an interview from a 50th floor suite of the Park Hyatt Hotel with an expansive view of the city skyline.

Recent reports estimate Ford and De Sole are seeking $50 million or more to fund a women’s collection and that Credit Suisse is leading the process. De Sole, who is also in Tokyo, declined to discuss the financials of the privately held company except to state that Ford’s stores in Osaka, Tokyo and Seoul are performing strongly.

“We have the advantage of being a younger brand that’s in a growing mode,” De Sole said. 

Ford contended his men’s wear label is outpacing most of its competitors in the recession and he’s optimistic the luxury goods market is on its way to recovery. 

“Things are getting better every day in most places,” Ford said, clad in a black suit and a white shirt. “So I’m optimistic and this is something that I plan on doing for the next 30 years of my life, so if I have to wait another six months or a year [to launch women’s], it’s OK.”

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This is the insanely-creative mind behind the following ads for his mens fragrance.

Sobre portfolio by German Gunther Philipp working since the beginning of 90 years as a freelance photographer in his own studio.

What: The Sonic Titans T-shirt

Who: Designed by the brand Fuct

Price: $19.99

Why: Unless you been living under a subway tunnel/basement you have seen or rocked a item from the F brand catalogue. With a design approach that is anything but subtle, Fuct once again proves that shock still sells!

Where: www.boundlessny.com

What: The NV bed concept

Who: Created by Karim Rashid

Price: This model is currently a concept so no price yet!…Dam!

Why: With the assistance of Hollandia International, Karim Rashid created the bed of the future. With high gloss finish, loads of drawer storage and a ipod docking station for your listening pleasure the NV bed in definitely a marketable design! I want this shit last week! lol

via www.freshome.com

Ever wonder what will be the next direction of technology , design and gadgetry well your looking at it. With its amazing specification, slick look and eco friendly/disposable components, the Watch Phone by S.A Roberts is the new road in cell phone development. 

-Ackley Kidd

via www.theawesomer.com

I came across this design on my travels to the slauson swap meet…sike!  This item titled the Liquid Lamp is one of the most futurist furniture pieces Ive seen all this year (yes all three weeks of it)! Made by unknown japanese designers these lamps are bound to be featured in dwell or other home/ design publications. Pure Dopeness!

-Ackley Kidd

If your from the L.A area you may have past this pieces of art and say to yourself “What the f&%K is that for”! Well, not only is this new building a perfect addition to the changing downtown landscape but it is soon to be a high school for the visual and performing arts. High School #9 is a great combination of both style and function which i hope that  the rest of L.A desires to follow.

-Ackley Kidd

We have all heard the rumors and now here some proof. This is the first sample of a line of sneakers that Kanye will help design for the Louis Vuitton brand! Though mostly affiliated with all things sadity (lol) LV will now attempt to catch the eye of more then just the high fashion audience with these Kanye influences sneakers. Cant wait to see whats next to come!

via:www.kanyeuniversecity.com

-Ackley Kidd

What: The Reversible F67 Reversible Jacket

Who: Created by Maharishi

Price: Not yet posted

Link: www.boundlessny.com