Tom Ford, the former star designer at Gucci, makes his directorial debut at the Venice Film Festival, with A Single Man an intimate movie about coping with loss and grief.

Ford said that it is “the most personal thing” he has ever done.

The first trailer for the movie features a cameo by Ford’s favorite ad model, Jon Kortajarena, as hustler Carlos.

Tom Ford poses for his own Perfume Grey Vetiver this fall.What’s the explanation? Crisis or Conceited?

Tom Ford Grey Vetiver perfume is described personally by Ford as “the equivalent of the classic blue blazer, the beautiful watch, or the cap-toes shoe.”

The 1.7 oz bottle (a frosted glass version of the iconic TF men’s fluted bottle) will be $85 and is set to be released September 2009.

Tom Ford has come out with an ultra-elegant collection of alligator skin luggage along with a pair of matching gloves.

The incredibly luxe line of exotic leathergoods is notable for the impeccable quality of the genuine alligator skin, carefully selected for its beautiful finish and symmetrical appearance.

In addition every element has been crafted from alligator with no inferior leathers used for straps or other parts as with some designers alligator pieces.

Designer Tom Ford, the man credited with saving Gucci has chosen this time of tight purse strings to launch one of the most extravagant items to date : a limited edition collection of fur boots for men, with the top-priced pair commanding $9,240.

The collection consists of three pairs of boots and a compatible fur trapper hat.

There are silver and tan natural fur boots for $5,250; chocolate brown kid fur boots for $4,470 both with rawhide leather laces; and a somewhat dressier pair of natural brown otter fur boots which cost the $9,240.

Tom Ford has become one of fashion’s great icons. In the past decade, he transformed Gucci from a moribund accessories label into one of the sexiest fashion brands in the world.

Following his departure from Gucci in 2004, Ford created his own eponymous brand, Tom Ford.

Ford began with accessories; his line of eyewear was the first to become successful. The Tom Ford line now covers Menswear, Beauty, Eyewear, and both Men and Women’s Accessories.