Roitfeld Interviews Tom Ford

Julia Restoin-Roitfeld has shot some of the hottest photographs imaginable of herself. Yes, she created these stunning self-portraits in addition to interviewing Tom Ford for the January issue of V Magazine! Note that she is wearing Ford's new women's collection as well. Total hotness!

Julia Restoin-Roitfeld: What made you decide that this was the season to return to fashion?

Tom Ford: I told myself that I would not come back to women's fashion until I felt I had something new to say. I feel that fashion has become too serious and that the actual customer's needs have not really been addressed. Fashion needs to make one happy. It is a luxury and should enhance one's quality of life.

JRR: What inspired your collection?

TF: Real clothes for real women. I want to concentrate on my real customer. That's why I showed idealized versions of her — different women of different ages. It was about individuality, different body types, women who have their own style.

JRR: What do you think fashion needs more of right now?

TF: Spontaneity. Fashion needs to be more fun.

JRR: What personality traits does the Tom Ford woman possess?

TF: My customer has her own sense of style and knows herself well. My goal is to help women become the best version of themselves.

JRR: What is your favorite piece from the collection?

TF: I love every piece. That is like asking someone which one of their children is their favorite.

JRR: Outside fashion, what are you looking forward to this spring?

TF: I have to say more fashion. I love what I am doing right now and can't wait to start the next collection.

JRR: What was the last thing that made you laugh?

TF: I laugh a good bit so that is a hard question. I suppose a phone call I just had with Richard [Buckley] five minutes ago made me laugh pretty hard. He has a wicked sense of humor.

JRR: What's your New Year's resolution?

TF: I don't have one. I believe in living life the way that you want to live it every day, and if you do that you don't really need to have New Year's resolutions.

Photographs by Julia Restoin-Roitfeld and text © 2010 V Magazine, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Comments

[mm]

Make up and hair fabulous, but i dont like this collection.

[Renee]

The woman is incredible! I want those sunglasses in the last picture.

[kellina]

You are so right about the hair and makeup, mm! Sorry to hear TF is not to your liking.

[kellina]

She IS, Renee! I want the camera that is used as a prop, too cool.

[Kate]

I actually love the collection. :)

[longredthread]

She's so young but so chic!

[kellina]

As do I, Kate! I am in love with the blue dress in the last picture, so strangely sexy.

[kellina]

Indeed, longredthread! How does she do it?

[montse22]

I loveee the photos they are so gorgeous just like her!
Sexy Elegant And Beautiful
:D Thank you
Love



montse

[Milla]

Best. Julia. Images. Ever. Wow!

Incredibly dull interview though. Am I alone with this?!

[Ms.Paradise]

The collection is beyond fabulous, and Julia looks gorgeous!!

[kellina]

I am so happy you like the photos, montse!! xo

[kellina]

Milla, per usual you are right on target. I adore the photos Julia snapped of herself, genius. Clearly Mademoiselle knows her best side and she is not afraid to use it. However, the interview is a complete yawn and I am glad that you noted it. I think Julia's questions are fine (if a bit par for the course) but Tom's answers fall short every time. Canned, recycled, superficial all spring to mind... Now of course my next question is why? Other interviews he has conducted seemed brilliant... for example this one with Gus Van Sant for Interview...

http://www.interviewmagazine.com/film/tom-ford-a-single-man/

[kellina]

I love the collection too, Ms. Paradise, and Julia is the perfect model for these sexy garments. Love!

[Jessica L.]

Julia looks so beautiful!! Just like TF's collection~!! Love it!

[kellina]

Absolutely, Jessica, thank you for stopping by!

[arf]

i love Tom Ford Collection and Julia look more beautiful with these collection!
and yes,a quotes from Tom ford: "I believe in living life the way that you want to live it every day, and if you do that you don't really need to have New Year's resolutions." really made my years! :)

[kellina]

Arf, TF definitely knows how to live! Love that you found inspiration in his wise words.