Richard Buckley is a popular husband of former Gucci designer Tom Ford. Moreover, later he left Gucci, Ford launched his own menswear, beauty, eyewear, and accessories line. Furthermore, he is recently the screenwriter, producer as well as film director of the 2016 movie Nocturnal Animals starring Amy Adams and Jake Gyllenhaal.

Richard Buckley
Caption: Richard Buckley

Richard Buckley Ethnicity

Richard Buckley was born in 1948 in the United States of America. Eventually, there is no information about his parents and siblings. As well his early life is also still under review.

  He was an American by nationality and is of white ethnicity. Unfortunately, there is no information about his educational background.


Career

Recently, there is no information regarding the professional life and career of Richard Buckley. He has not shared any of the information regarding his career to social media spotlights. Talking about Tom Ford's career, having saved money working through his time as an actor, Tom has enrolled at Parson's school of design to study architecture but quickly switched to fashion.

Moreover, it has during his time at the company that the designer met his husband, the then-editor of Women's Wear Daily, Richard Buckley. In the year 1988, Tom has offered a job as design director at Remy Ellis, helmed at the time by Marc Jacobs.

Richard Buckley with his partner receiving the award
 Caption:  Richard Buckley with his partner receiving the award

Tom Ford designer's career with Gucci began, moving to Italy after Dawn Mello, then-creative director of the company in 1990. He took over from Mello as creative director in the year 1994. The designer had made Gucci worth $4.3 billion making it one of the largest and most profitable luxury brands in the world. The luxury group Tom also added Sergio Rossi, Bottega Veneta. Similarly, when holding company Pinault-Printemps-Redoute expressed interest in buying a controlling stake of the Gucci group in 2003.

Tom Ford took a break from fashion and shifted his attention to his directorial career, signing with CAA talent agent Byron Lourd. Further, he released the well-received film A Single Man, in the year 2009. He was nominated for an Academy Award, Golden Globe, etc for his role in the film. Likewise, Tom went on to win the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role.


Richard Buckley Cause of Death

American fashion, Richard Buckley died on September 19, 2021. He peacefully died at their home in Los Angeles, California, United States. 

Richard Buckley cause of death was natural causes after a prolonged illness. His partner and their son  Jack were by Buckley's side, according to the announcement.


Richard Buckley has not revealed his salary to social media spotlights. But he enjoys a massive net worth of $300 Million, maintained by his partner Tom Foord. Richard's movie A Single Man had a budget of $7 Million where it collected $25 Million at the box office.


Was Richard Buckley Married?

Richard Buckley was a married man. Moreover, Buckley is gay and in a relationship with his famous partner Tom Ford. However, the duo has not yet disclosed how they meet for the first time which is back in the year 1986. The couple exchanged vows in the year 2014. Well, the duo also lived a great life together before their wedding.

Richard Buckley with his partner
Caption:  Richard Buckley with his partner

According to the sources, Ford also explained his marriage to Buckley. Likewise, the couple also shares a child. Well, they both have a son Alexander John Buckley Ford. He was born in September 2012 through surrogacy. Further, the duo also shares a comfortable and amazing relationship together. Similarly, the pair has not yet disclosed any conflicts which can lead them to their separation. They both are living a happy life along with their children in Los Angeles. Also, they both have another home in London. Richard has not yet revealed any details about his past affairs and relationships with any other guy.