Tom Ford
About
Biography
Filmography
Director (Feature Film)
Cast (Feature Film)
Writer (Feature Film)
Producer (Feature Film)
Costume-Wardrobe (Feature Film)
Misc. Crew (Feature Film)
Cast (Special)
Life Events
1988
Worked for Perry Ellis with fellow designer Marc Jacobs
1990
Hired by Gucci to be the brand's chief women's ready-to-wear designer
1992
Took over as head designer for Gucci's ready-to-wear, fragrances, image, advertising, and store design
1994
Promoted to creative director of Gucci; later Gucci acquired the house of Yves Saint-Laurent and Ford was named the creative director of that label as well
2004
Parted ways with the Gucci group over creative differences
2004
Opened the Tom Ford fashion house, which began with accessories; his line of eye wear was the first to become successful
2007
Opened first Tom Ford flagship store on New York City's Madison Avenue
2009
Made directorial debut with "A Single Man," based on the novel of the same name by Christopher Isherwood; also adapted screenplay; earned an Independent Spirit Award nomination for Best First Screenplay
