Tom Ford - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

Born	August 27, 1961
Age	64
Birthplace	Austin, Texas, United States
Zodiac Sign	Virgo - (see also Tom Ford's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese Zodiac	Ox
Generation	Baby Boomer Generation
Known For	Revitalizing Gucci, founding Tom Ford brand, directing films 'A Single Man' and 'Nocturnal Animals'

Intro

Tom Ford is an American fashion designer, film director, producer, and screenwriter, known for revitalizing Gucci and later founding his own eponymous luxury brand. He also established himself in the film industry with acclaimed movies such as 'A Single Man' and 'Nocturnal Animals.'

Early Life & Background

Tom Ford was born in Austin, Texas, and spent much of his childhood in the suburbs of Houston. He briefly attended Bard College at Simon's Rock before transferring to New York University. He later studied architecture at Parsons School of Design, where he developed a keen interest in fashion.

Career Highlights

• Creative Director at Gucci (1994–2004)
• Creative Director at Yves Saint Laurent (1999–2004)
• Founded TOM FORD luxury brand in 2005
• Directed Academy Award-nominated film 'A Single Man' (2009)
• Directed thriller 'Nocturnal Animals' (2016)

Trivia

• Tom Ford initially studied architecture before turning to fashion.
• He is openly gay and married to his longtime partner, Richard Buckley, until Buckley's death in 2021.
• Ford has been recognized with numerous fashion awards, including the Council of Fashion Designers of America awards.

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Sources

1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Ford
2. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Tom-Ford
3. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0285785/