Tom Ford– Master Designer

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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?

Warm-up Questions

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Tom Ford interview

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Tom Ford documentary

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'.

Ford’s Interview

 "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

Moving to Europe

Famous Fashion Designers

Famous Fashion Designers

Fashion in your country?

Vocabulary

extremely important, critical, decisive It was ______ for Tom to move to Europe if he

wanted to continue designing.

crucial

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.

custom

most modern Apple makes _____ gadgets (electronics).

cutting-edge

different from others, special My dog likes to wear ____ orange sunglasses.

distinctive

limited to people with a lot of money and high social position, restricted, prestigious

Tommy Hilifiger lived in an _____ neighborhood.

exclusive

of or about the inside of something The family likes a green _______ color.

interior

public opinion about the quality of something, such as a person’s character

McDonald’s has a _____ of cheap and quick food.

reputation

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.

revolution

last, highest dfdfd _____dfd.

ultimate

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