Who is the Tom Ford Customer? | CNBC Conversations

Who is the Tom Ford Customer? CNBC's Tania Bryer conducts a rare and personal interview with legendary designer and film director Tom Ford.

In this candid interview Ford talks to Tania about his childhood and growing up in Texas, why he dropped out of college and got into fashion, his breakthrough at Gucci and the pressures of running it as a public company. He speaks frankly about his departure from Gucci in 2004 and for the first time reveals his feelings towards Yves Saint Laurent, who wrote him 'harsh' letters at the time. He reveals the impact on his personal life and how he spiralled into depression and a mid-life crisis.

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[Loki-skbi]

Keanu Reeves: I don’t age
Tom Ford: Hold my moisturiser

[ThecodbroZ]

This dude definitely has a painting in the attic doing his aging for him

[Stateofmind]

The way he's into explaining style makes me want to own something from him.

[IanLeoMusic]

He doesn't look anywhere near his 50s

[markoh]

so true about when he says people overdress in designer and think it looks good. just because it is expensive does not mean the outfit goes well

[nefariousjim]

His voice is so relaxing I wish he did audiobooks

[njo]

He has the face and skin of someone in their 20's.

[j.jonahjameson]

I think he’s so intriguing because he knows, and doesn’t hide, the fact that he makes incredibly expensive clothing. BUT he doesn’t make it feel so exclusive and doesn’t demean anyone when he explains it

[humanormachine]

There is something about this man that is so captivating. I could listen to him speak about anything and he would have my full attention.

[TouchingMyself]

“What’s the ideal customer.”

Tom Ford in a long general sense: anybody really it’s for anybody who can afford it.

[thebeautypimp]

This man is beyond gorgeous. Its so easy to buy into what his saying just because he carries himself so well

[capicuaaa]

I'm not particularly into fashion butTom Ford is something else. He is highly, highly intelligent, empathetic and has a wonderful vulnerability and humanity about him which is extremely refreshing and counterbalances his narcissism. A very magnetic, charismatic, not to mention, talented person.

[periscope]

Tom Ford has an intoxicating allure on camera. Just imagine what he’s like in person! His men’s fragrance and eyewear collections are outstanding.

[AugustPDX]

I loved his answer to her question about people who he might not perceive as good looking wearing his clothes. He States
"It's not me saying you can't wear this. It's about giving people pleasure and making people feel the best version of themselves"

Could be a cheeky interview reply but I still enjoyed it

[tomfordbeauty]

Wow TF.. Just wow.. He really does care about his customers! The fact he doesn't like that people go full Tom Ford is just amazing.

[claysmith]

Tom Ford is awesome, like his fragrance line.

[jkxss]

Well spoken and the interviewer lets him speak/doesn't interrupt him. A+

[blackbikerboots]

This guy is the best, so brilliant, a total idol of mine, love you Tom, don't ever change.

[joachimstossberg]

He's certainly thrilled about himself.

[ricktrindade]

such a wise and well spoken guy. hope he keeps on going....wonder if he will ever make T-shirt though