Biography of Tom Ford

Born in Texas 1962, Ford rose to prominence when taken on as Creative Director of Gucci and made an immediate impact. He is sometimes known as the 'It' Boy of the fashion world, or more recently the 'King of Cool'.

Ford has often been targeted by animal rights activists for his refusal to stop using fur in his designs. His former womenswear director, Alessandra Facchinetti, took over his position at Gucci in 2004, before herself being replaced by Frida Giannini in 2005.