Synonymous with high-octane glamour, opulent sexuality, and fearless fashion, Tom Ford is an iconic designer whose namesake label has devout followers across the globe, from Milan and New Delhi to Shanghai and New York. Seventeen years after his best-selling debut book Tom Ford (2004), which detailed his time as creative director for the Italian label Gucci, this second volume is a visual ode to Ford’s eponymous brand created in 2005 and encompasses cosmetics, eyewear, menswear, and his critically acclaimed womenswear line.

Tom Ford 002:A fashion icon, provocative American designerTom Ford brings us his highly anticipated second book, which takes readers through the illustrious trajectory of his billion-dollar luxury empire established in 2005. Synonymous with high-octane glamour, opulent sexuality, and fearless fashion, Tom Ford is an iconic designer whose namesake label has devout followers across the globe, from Milan and New Delhi to Shanghai and New York. Tom Ford 002encompasses cosmetics, eyewear, menswear, and his critically acclaimed womenswear line. Max Motta and Mariana Braga for Tom Ford Well, yes, a bit. You’re very candid in the book about the things that field your energy and practice. From left: Lauren Ridloff in the brand’s silk georgette dress by the designer at the Eternals premiere in London; Timothée Chalamet in an indigo denim Tom Ford tuxedo at the Dune premiere in Paris; and Jennifer Hudson in a purple ensemble by the designer at his runway show in September. Karwai Tang/WireImage; Kristy Sparow/Getty Images; Neil Rasmus/BFA.comModels walked in Ford’s Spring-Summer 2022 fashion show, held in New York in September. Joe Schildhorn/BFA.com

I’ve been vegan for about four years, but lately I’ve been eating a little bit of fish every now and then. And yeah I don’t drink, I don’t smoke, I don’t do drugs. I drink caffeine, I play tennis, I take care of my son. And it’s a very different life; it sounds very dull, but I don’t know. I have no desire to have a drink whatsoever. It’s very interesting. Absolutely none. So I don’t miss any of that. The vegan thing came because I watched a movie What the Health? and once a year I go to this place where I fast for five to seven days and I was doing that and watched that film and somehow thought, you know, I don’t need to eat meat anymore so I stopped. Wow. So, of course, Book 2 investigates your career and life as a director. How did that come about? Yet even as Ford remains devoted to fashion design and the sustainability conversation that now dominates the industry — he released a watch 100 percent made from ocean plastics in November 2020 — his love of film is never far from mind. I talk about that a lot in the book. I didn’t stop drinking until well into the development of my own brand. I continued with that. In fact it probably got even worse. When I was an alcoholic, well, I guess I still am an alcoholic, but when I drank I was a highly productive alcoholic; it didn’t hinder my work until maybe right at the end. That was one of the reasons I needed to stop. You’ve always managed to kind of tap into a zeitgeist and capture a moment. How do those instincts work for you? There are more celebrities in this book than there were in the first,” Ford notes to THR. “We live in a celebrity-driven culture, and they’re the way we communicate so much these days. They’re also some of my best customers — and paying customers — because my clothes are not quiet, they’re somewhat daring.”Living in Los Angeles and the impact of Hollywood on his brand also are explored. Fatherhood unquestionably has changed Ford, both his outlook and his home life. “Los Angeles is built around life at friends’ houses, around swimming pools, and when you’re raising a 9-year-old, it’s wonderful,” he tells THR. “I drive him to school, we play tennis, go swimming. L.A. works for us.” TOM FORD 002 reflects the designer’s taste and unapologetic sensual aesthetic and is a true collector’s item for connoisseurs of unabashed style, design, and of Tom Ford the man." —MR MAGAZINE A fashion icon, provocative American designer Tom Ford brings us his highly anticipated second book, which takes readers through the illustrious trajectory of his billion-dollar luxury empire established in 2005. Tom Ford is a celebrated American designer, creative director of his namesake fashion empire, and acclaimed filmmaker. Bridget Foley is executive editor of Women’s Wear Daily (WWD). Well, yes, that would be one of them. So was there a moment of epiphany when you pivoted on that aspect of your life?

This volume, printed with Forest Stewardship Council approved materials and edited by Ford personally, reflects his exceptional taste and unapologetic sensual aesthetic and is a true collector’s item for his devotees and connoisseurs of fashion, style, and design. About The Author I don’t sleep. I enjoy working. I don’t actually know what I would do without working. It fuels everything. I think I’m often the best when I’m working on multiple things at the same time because I’m excited about one thing that I’m doing and that spills over onto everything else because I’m happy. That excitement fuels over and I feel more creative, but it is weird because it also makes you realize how fast it all goes. I do wish I had more time to sit at a cafe and have an omelet mixte and a Coca Light you know, so it’ll be interesting to see what I do now. But honestly I’m seeing it through the lens of having just lost Richard, and now it takes on a different meaning. Well, yes, a bit. You’re very candid in the book about the things that fueled your energy and practice. Film directors, take note: Tom Ford is interested in adding “actor” to his résumé. Just don’t ask him to play a fashion designer.The special collection of photographs comes just in time for the holidays, as the perfect gift for any synonymous fashion lover and Ford fan." CRFASHIONBOOK.COM You mean like cocaine? Well, yes, that would be one of them. So was there a moment of epiphany when you pivoted on that aspect of your life? Costco Online UK Limited, UK Home Office, Hartspring Lane, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 8JS. Registered in England and Wales No. 8055444 As the fashion industry continues to recover from the effects of COVID-19, Ford oversaw a full schedule of Spring 2022 shows during New York Fashion Week in September in his capacity as chairman of the Council of Fashion Designers of America. Wow. So, of course, Book 2 investigates your career and life as a director. How did that come about?