Q&A with Tom Ford by Wallpaper as he prepares to dazzle the fashion crowd once again in his highly anticipated Men's Spring Summer 09 collections....
Here are some of the extracts from the Q&A:
We love your label for its unapologetic formality. Where does your passion for formal dressing come from?
Formality feels right to me right now. At a time when fashion is getting increasingly more casual and broken down, I think that 'dressing up' shows that the wearer has self-respect and respect for the people around him. Maybe it is also a reaction against all the trends out there in menswear at the moment. Formal is just how I want to dress right now.
Do you see a progression in your work as a designer?
The progression of my work as a designer very much follows the progression of myself as a person. As I grow older, I see myself and the world differently. I have different role models and different values. Authenticity has become increasingly important to me in my life and in my work.
You’ve turned your hand to fashion, accessories, beauty and fragrance. Have you any plans to branch into homeware?
For the moment, we are focusing on the existing categories and have no plans to branch into homeware.
What single thing would improve the quality of your life?
More time.
Describe Tom Ford in three words.
Loyal, shy, perfectionist. "
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