"To me, beauty and sadness are very closely linked. Truly beautiful things make me sad because I know they are going to fade. When I see a beautiful 20-year-old boy or girl-and they are breathtaking-I am filled with a kind of sadness. But maybe they are beautiful because we know they are not permanent and they are in a kind of transition."

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Source: Tom Ford Unzipped. Interview with Tina Brown, www.thedailybeast.com. December 12, 2009.

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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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