Tom Ford

Tom Ford
AskMen.com feature on Tom Ford that includes pics, pictures, biography, video, related news, vital stats, commentary, and cool facts.

why we like him?
Our man of the week selections are based on the men's accomplishments in certain areas, such as business, sports, show business, and politics. We can't neglect the fashion industry, and if there's one man to be selected to represent his peers, it's Tom Ford. He has a remarkable business sense that would allow him to succeed in any field. “If I had been a dog walker, I would have been the most successful dog walker in Paris,” he says.

why is he famous?
You generally don’t expect good ol’ boys from Texas to be arbiters of style, but that’s precisely what Tom Ford has become. The Austin-born fashion designer singlehandedly turned Gucci into a $4 billion brand before he became the creative director of Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche. In 2006, the multitalented Ford worked hard on new designs for his own eponymous brand and toward the launch of his own store.