"In my early 40s I started to feel that I had neglected the spiritual side of my life. It had always been there, but I'd neglected it. In fashion, that's really easy because we live in the future, and we can place too much importance on material things."

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Source: Tom Ford's Tender First Film, A Single Man. Interview with Karen Durbin, www.elle.com. December 11, 2009.

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Tom Ford

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Tom Ford is a renowned fashion designer and filmmaker known for his transformative impact on modern luxury and personal style.

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