Tom Ford
American fashion designer and filmmaker who served as creative director of Gucci and later founded his own eponymous luxury label. Listed in Jeffrey Epstein's contact black book. Ford was a prominent figure in the New York and European fashion and social elite throughout the 1990s and 2000s, moving in overlapping circles with Epstein associates including Ghislaine Maxwell. He later directed the films A Single Man (2009) and Nocturnal Animals (2016).
Also known as: Thomas Carlyle Ford, Thomas Ford
According to DOJ-released documents indexed by Epstein Exposed, Tom Ford appears in 345 case documents, and 1 email record in the Epstein files.
Fashion designer and filmmaker who appeared in Epstein's black book. No allegations of wrongdoing in connection with Epstein have been made.
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Tom Ford appears in records associated with Jeffrey Epstein, including flight logs, contact lists, or legal documents. Appearance in these records does not imply any wrongdoing or criminal conduct. Many individuals had legitimate professional or social interactions.
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Background
Tom Ford (born Thomas Carlyle Ford) is an American fashion designer and filmmaker. He served as creative director for Gucci and later Yves Saint Laurent before founding his own eponymous luxury brand, Tom Ford. He has also directed feature films. Ford is widely recognized as one of the most influential fashion designers of his generation.
Epstein Connection
Tom Ford's connection to Jeffrey Epstein is documented through his inclusion in Epstein's personal contact book (known as the 'black book') with three phone numbers listed. He also appears in a separate Epstein contact book. A telephone message log records communications directed to 'JE' (Jeffrey Epstein) that may reference Ford. No allegations of wrongdoing in connection with Epstein have been made against Ford.
Key Allegations(3)
Tom Ford was listed in Jeffrey Epstein's black book with three phone numbers, indicating some form of contact or social connection.
documentedTom Ford appeared in a separate Epstein contact book.
documentedA telephone message log for Jeffrey Epstein from August 20th includes communications that may reference Tom Ford.
allegedLegal Status
Tom Ford appears in Epstein's personal contact books. There are no criminal charges, investigations, or legal proceedings connecting Ford to any wrongdoing related to Epstein.
Key Relationships(1)
Listed in Epstein's black book with three phone numbers and in a separate Epstein contact book, indicating a social or professional acquaintance. (dc-1508960, dc-25547587)
Timeline(2 events)
Tom Ford's contact information recorded in Jeffrey Epstein's black book with three phone numbers.
Tom Ford's contact information recorded in a separate Epstein contact book.
At a Glance
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1 source for black book status
Epstein's Black Book
“Listed with 3 phone numbers in the contact directory seized by authorities”
Activity Timeline
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Political Donations (69)
Cross-referenced against FEC Schedule A (individual contributions). Name matching does not confirm identity.
Top Recipients
Black Book Entry
Document Mentions
Email Mentions (1)
About Tom Ford
Who is Tom Ford?
Fashion designer and filmmaker who appeared in Epstein's black book. No allegations of wrongdoing in connection with Epstein have been made.
What is Tom Ford's connection to Jeffrey Epstein?
Tom Ford appears in 345 case documents, 0 flight logs, and 1 email from the Epstein investigation files.
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