All things Quote by Tom Ford
“First of all, I love women. But I lust after beautiful women in the way that I lust after a beautiful piece of sculpture - this will probably get me in trouble - or a beautiful car. I believe everyone's on a sliding scale of sexuality. There are moments where I am sexually attracted to women. But it doesn't overpower my first impulse; my lust for them is the same as my lust for beauty in all things.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The New Yorker, “Tom Ford on Style and Desire”, 2021
He equates sexual attraction to women with admiration for aesthetic objects, suggesting desire is a broader appreciation of beauty rather than purely erotic.
In simple terms: Lust for women is likened to lust for beautiful things.
Key Takeaway
Recognize desire as a response to aesthetic appeal.
Themes
beauty
desire
sexuality
artistic appreciation
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
philosophical
observational
When to use this quote
- fashion design
- personal relationships
- art criticism
- self‑reflection
Key Concepts
aestheticism
objectification
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does viewing people as objects affect relationships?
- Can aesthetic appreciation coexist with genuine intimacy?
A Different Perspective
May overlook emotional depth and consent concerns.
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