My muse – the uber-talented Tom Ford turns 52 today! Not looking a day over 40, this creative genius is likely relishing in the life that he carefully protects to maintain what is most important to him. I’ve been thinking all day about the kind of celebration I would throw if his celebration were in my hands and I keep narrowing in on simple elegance, sophisticated and sexy. So here are a few of the elements on my wish list to create the perfect party for the brilliant designer that has inspired so many of my own creative moments:
- The Remote Location
A private luxury yacht would be my venue of choice. In the private circle of Tom Ford, I would venture to say that close friends are narrow in numbers so no need for a large venue. Instead, this Epiphany Charter would be perfect – spacious enough for comfort-ability but only large enough to accommodate an intimate dinner party of 12.
- The Design
Every design element with Tom Ford is deliberate but never over-stated. Tailored arrangements of white Phaelenopsis Orchids in black vases would fill the space without looking like a centerpiece on the table but instead a fixture on the yacht.
- The Music
Music is the thread that keeps every party alive. I would not feature any live music because that feels too contrived. However, I would call DJ Irie and ask him to put together an amazing Acid Jazz playlist.
- The Cocktails
Since Tom Ford refrains from drinking – a practice that I’m noticing is very common amongst those that have aged well – he would graciously offer only one cocktail and nothing says celebration like flowing bottles of 1995 Vintage Nicolas Feuillatte Rose!
- The Guest List
The birthday guest list would include personal fabulous friends and because of Tom’s love of women it would likely include a few top ones. Here are my 7 guests that I’m sure would make the cut! And of course, all would be impeccably dressed!
BEYONCE
NAOMI CAMPBELL
ANNICK GOUTAL
TERRY RICHARDSON
JENKE TAILLY
KATE MOSS
JAY Z
With a party like this, who cares about what’s on the menu?
So if you love Tom Ford just as much as I do – ok maybe half as much as I do – how would you help him celebrate? Please join the Diann Valentine family and share it with us all!
Keep spreading the love,
