The Ultimate Tom Ford Quiz

Thomas Carlyle Ford: American Fashion Designer and Filmmaker

• Thomas Carlyle Ford is an American fashion designer and filmmaker.

• He launched his eponymous luxury brand in 2005, having previously served as the creative director at Gucci and Yves Saint Laurent.

• Ford wrote and directed the films A Single Man (2009) and Nocturnal Animals (2016).

• He currently serves as the chairman of the Board of the Council of Fashion Designers of America.

• Ford was born in Texas and grew up in Houston and San Marcos. He later graduated from the New School with a degree in architecture.

• Ford started his fashion career by working as a design assistant for Cathy Hardwick for two years, before moving to Perry Ellis.

• In 1990, Ford was hired as the chief women's ready-to-wear designer at Gucci. His role rapidly expanded, and he became the creative director of Gucci in 1994.

• In 1999, Ford was named Creative Director of Yves Saint Laurent as well. He left Gucci in 2004 and launched his own line of menswear, beauty, eyewear, and accessories in 2006.

• Ford has dressed many famous people, including Michelle Obama, Beyoncé, Jennifer Lopez, and Daniel Craig.

• In 2009, Ford made his directorial debut with A Single Man, which was nominated for several awards. He directed Nocturnal Animals in 2016.

• Ford married Richard Buckley in 2014, and they have a son who was born in September 2012 via gestational surrogate. Buckley passed away in September 2021.

• Ford is a Democrat and opposed America's invasion of Iraq in 2003. He hosted a fundraiser for Barack Obama and voted for Hillary Clinton in the 2016 presidential election.Tom Ford: Fashion Icon and Designer Extraordinaire

• Tom Ford supports federal recognition of same-sex marriage

• Ford prefers the term "civil partnership" for both opposite-sex and same-sex partnerships

• Ford's policy is not to dress politicians regardless of party

• Ford believes that "obsession with political correctness" negatively impacts modern fashion designers

• Ford has been included in several best-dressed lists and has been called a "fashion icon" and a "style icon"

• Ford won several awards, including the Geoffery Beene Lifetime Achievement Award in 2014

• Ford's designs convey a "sophisticated sex appeal" and he has been credited for "bringing sexy back"

• Ford saved Gucci from near bankruptcy and turned it into a fashion powerhouse

• Ford is known for his bold designs and creating "It" pieces every season

• In 2021, Ford published a follow-up volume entitled Tom Ford 002, which described his career from 2005

• Jay-Z released the song "Tom Ford" in 2013, and Ford responded favorably to the song

• Ford has been recognized by important design and cultural councils worldwide.