The first time Madonna tried the look on for Melssen and Ackermann and the Tom Ford team, the whole room knew it was the one. “Haider was standing next to me and the literal hairs on his arms ...

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He was doing his best impression of Tom Ford, the man. “Hello, Haider,” Mr. Ackermann purred, his voice dropping an octave and taking on a sultry tone.

Ford has been a leading lobbyist for the meticulous suit since before Mr. Smith was born. Last year, Haider Ackermann, a Colombian-born designer, was named the Tom Ford creative director.