Tom Ford is in the spotlight as he syncs up with the WSJ. magazine for its “My Monday Morning” feature. The series follows self-motivated people who share how they begin their week with the WSJ. Ford talks to the magazine, promoting his new book Tom Ford 002 and discussing single fatherhood.
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Ford reveals that he is still struggling to come to terms with the recent loss of his husband, Richard Buckley. “It’s been hard after 35 years, very hard,” says Ford. “I keep thinking, ‘Oh, God, I have to call Richard,’ or ‘I need to send him a note about this.’ And he’s not here.”
Tom Ford on His Morning Routine
Sharing his mourning routine with WSJ., Ford explains, “I get up at 5:30. I make myself an iced coffee. At least four days a week, I go down to the small gym in my house.” The American designer adds, “I turn on CNN or MSNBC and run on the treadmill and do some push-ups and sit-ups. I don’t use weights, but I do body-resistance things, and I don’t do that for that long, maybe a half hour.”
For Ford, the designer appreciates quiet time. After a workout, Ford reveals, “I lie in a hot bath with a second coffee. And sometimes time just goes so fast, and I realize I’ve been lying there for half an hour. I get up that early so I can have peace and quiet before I get Jack up to go to school.”
Ford’s morning routine often overlaps with his son’s. “Until recently, I had Richard to help me out in the mornings. It’s been a little bit of a struggle the last month because he would normally get [Jack’s] breakfast on school days while I was getting dressed.” The 60-year-old designer adds, “I’ve gotten pretty good at it. I guess I’ve added now to my routine at 5:30.”