In honour of the birthday of the famous American designer Tom Ford, we recall his most striking quotes about his life and work.
About fashion and beauty
“A designer’s job is to draw mood from the air and turn it into something tangible that people can buy.”
“Fashion is an illusion.”
“Naked people are more beautiful than clothed people.”
On ambition and work
“I don’t understand people who don’t have ambitions to be the best at all.”
“Only hire people you’d like to have dinner with.”
“A gentleman today has to work. People who don’t work are insanely boring.”
Under his leadership, brands have had some of the most scandalous advertising campaigns, causing public admiration and outrage / Photo from open sources
On time and life
“I’m afraid that the years will fly by with a whistle and after me there will only be a mountain of dresses in a museum. Cinema is what’s eternal.”
“It worries me that there are so many insignificant things in life… we have a very limited amount of time at our disposal. It’s not much, and so we have to make the most of every second.”
On happiness
“I’ve realised that happiness for anyone is just a lever that you have to turn in your head.”
“We have to live for the good moments. Nothing would make me sadder or happier than a beautiful bouquet of peonies…I try to see the whole thing as a process and it doesn’t make me sad.”