Thomas Carlyle Ford is an American fashion designer and filmmaker.
Tom Ford was born on August 27, 1961 in Austin, Texas to Shirley Bunton and Thomas David Ford Sr.
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At the age of 6, Tom Ford developed the habit of arranging furniture at home as well giving his mum feedback on her hair and shoes.
Tom Ford attended St. Michael’s High School and later moved to Santa Fe Preparatory School, from which he graduated in 1979.
Tom Ford Ford began studying interior architecture at The New School’s art and design college, Parsons The New High School for Design in New York City.
Tom Ford spent his final year at The New School studying fashion, but graduated with a degree in architecture.
In 1990, Gucci’s creative director Dawn Mello hired Tom Ford as the brand’s chief women’s ready-to-wear designer and Ford moved to Milan.
In 1994, Tom Ford was promoted to Creative Director of Gucci.
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By 1999, Gucci, which had been almost bankrupt when Tom Ford joined, was valued at more than $4 billion.
After leaving Gucci, Tom Ford launched a line of menswear, beauty, eyewear, and accessories in 2005, named after himself.
In March 2005, Ford announced the launch of his film production company, Fade to Black. In 2009 he made his directorial debut with A Single Man.
Who is Tom Ford’s son Alexander John Buckley Ford?
In 2004, Tom Ford married Richard Buckley, a journalist and former editor in chief of Vogue Hommes International. The couple have a son, Alexander John “Jack” Buckley Ford.
Alexander John Buckley Ford was born on September 23, 2012 via gestational surrogate.
Alexander John Buckley Ford is a model, internet personality, celebrity child and media face.
Alexander John Buckley Ford is affectionately called “Jack” by his friends and family.
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