Thu, 26 Nov 2009 12:49p.m.
Designer Tom Ford
Tom Ford believes he is a good boss.
The fashion designer – who recently said his time working with Yves Saint Laurent was “difficult and miserable” – doesn’t believe anyone who has ever worked for him could have similar complaints as he is even-tempered.
He said: “I don't think any place I've ever worked in has ever been difficult for the people who work there, because I don't throw temper tantrums. I'm a very rational, compassionate, organised guy. Working in a pleasant environment is very important to me."
Tom also said that although he likes being organised, he hates being called a “control freak” as it implies he is “crazy”.
He explained to NY Magazine: "I hate that word. But, in my life, I've often been called a control freak. There needs to be a better word for it.
'Control freak' makes it sound like you're crazy.
"If your name is on a shoe, then the heel is the way you want it and the toe is the way you want it and the leather is exactly the quality you want it.
When you're creating something that is expressive, that's the point — it represents your point of view.”
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