“One of the most effective ways Ford showcases his designs is by dressing celebrities on the red carpet, with the world’s paparazzi and social media diffusing the images globally within seconds,” says Dan Rookwood, U.S. editor at luxury online retailer and destination Mr Porter. “The red carpet is his true catwalk; celebrities his models.”

This quote from a recent Bloomberg article on the enigmatic designer succinctly sums up one of the ways that Tom Ford has captured the hearts and imaginations of many a celebrity and socialite alike. Not to mention his hugely popular eyewear collection familiar to most in our industry. To learn more about the brilliance behind the velvet tuxedo jacket, click here for the full article on Bloomberg.