I realized that the way I approached architecture was with a somewhat fashion brain. That didn't get me very good marks in school, because everyone thought fashion was lightweight. In architecture they say, "Well, why is the door pink? Where does it go? What does the pink mean? What does it symbolize? All the other doors are beige, why is that one pink?" I was like, "Well, it's pink because it's pretty."
Tom FordKeep your jacket buttoned. Always. It's just really flatteringโit will take pounds off you.
Tom FordOne of the most important things is to figure out what your look is โ I don't wear this black suit-white shirt combination all the time to try and be iconic โ but because I'm most comfortable in this. Cary Grant never turned up in a pink jacket and hot pants and I don't feel the need to experiment when I know I like dressing this way.
Tom FordNever, ever, ever wear anything you are uncomfortable in. Because that is what you'll project: 'I look like a fool.'
Tom FordAdvertising is, of course, important because advertise is the final design. It's the last layer that speaks to the customer, that tells them what you have.
Tom FordA film, since it is primarily a visual medium, should really be like a silent film. You should be able to watch something and understand what was going on and use voice when you need to communicate something you can't necessarily communicate visually. The book is the opposite. The book is an inner monologue which is beautiful.
Tom Ford