Tom Ford–
Master Designer
p 30-31
Warm-up Questions
1. Which of these famous fashion designers
have you heard of?
Calvin Klein Yves Saint Laurent Gucci
Vera Wang Tommy Hilfiger Jean Paul Gaultier
2. What kinds of clothes are the fashion
designers above famous for? Do you have a
favorite fashion designer?
Tom Ford interview
 YouTube: http://youtu.be/KIaK6fhHsas
Tom Ford documentary
 YouTube: http://youtu.be/r6GQHpvXn6M
Ford’s Interview
 Despite his lack of experience, Ford called
American designer Cathy Hardwick every day for
a month in hopes of securing (getting) a job at
her mid-price sportswear company. Eventually,
she agreed to see him. Hardwick later recalled
the incident: "I had every intention of giving him
no hope. I asked him who his favorite European
designers were. He said, 'Armani and Chanel.'
Months later I asked him why he said that, and
he said, 'Because you were wearing something
Armani'.
Moving to Europe
 "If I was ever going to become a good
designer, I had to leave America. My own
culture was inhibiting (stopping) me. Too
much style in America is tacky (bad). It's
looked down upon to be too stylish.
Europeans, however, appreciate style.“
 Tom Ford
Famous Fashion Designers
Famous Fashion Designers
Fashion in your country?
Vocabulary
crucial
 extremely important, critical, decisive
 It was ______ for Tom to move to Europe if
he wanted to continue designing.
custom
 habitual way of behaving that is special
to a person, people, religion, or nation
 In my country it is ________ for a woman to
take their husband’s family name after
getting married.
cutting-edge
 most modern
 Apple makes _____ gadgets (electronics).
distinctive
 different from others, special
 My dog likes to wear ____ orange
sunglasses.
exclusive
 limited to people with a lot of money and
high social position, restricted, prestigious
 Tommy Hilifiger lived in an _____ neighborhood.
interior
 of or about the inside of something
 The family likes a green _______ color.
reputation
 public opinion about the quality of
something, such as a person’s character
 McDonald’s has a _____ of cheap and quick
food.
revolution
 a big change, sometimes caused by
force or war, especially in government,
economy, or field of study
 The rise of the digital ________ has
increased our use of computers and cell
phones.
ultimate
 last, highest
 dfdfd _____dfd.
The end