Richard Buckley was a renowned American Journalist famously known for his work in the field of fashion. He had over 25 years of experience in the field and became a household name representing the fashion industry. He was also well-known to be the husband of designer Tom Ford.
Early Life
Richard Buckley was born on 20th August 1948 in Binghamton, New York, USA in a white family and is believed to have followed Christianity. He grew up in a military family and had to travel a lot. However, he has not shared the names of his parents. He is also not believed to have had any siblings.
Richard never shared much about his education and qualifications but is believed to have completed his high school education. He is also believed to have attended college with a communication and journalism major but none of the information has been confirmed.
Richard Buckley Career
Richard started his career in fashion journalism in the year 1979 when he got his first job in New York Magazine. He worked there for more than 6 years until he got the position of fashion editor for Women’s Wear daily in 1986. Richard also worked at Mirabella Magazine as the European editor in 1990 and was a significant contributor to the New York Magazine and Italian Vogue magazine. He also started working as the social editor at Vanity Fair magazine during the same time period. A few years later, he became the Editor in chief of Vogue Hommes International in 1999. He worked there for six years till 2005.
Richard Buckley Cause of Death
Richard recently passed away at the age of 72 at his apartment in Los Angeles. He had his son and husband by his side when he died of natural causes. He was suffering from prolonged illness and had health issues that ultimately took his life. Richard was once diagnosed with cancer in the early 1990s which was later cured. However, it could have been the cause of his death but nothing has been confirmed yet related to his cause of death.
Richard Buckley Biography |
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| Real Name | Richard Buckley |
| Birth Date | 20 Augest 1948 |
| Age (as of 2021) | 73 Years |
| Birth Place | United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Profession | Journalist |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Sun sign | Leo |
Physical Statistics |
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| Height | in feet inches – 5’ 6” – in Centimeters – 168 cm |
| Weight | in Kilograms – 58 kg – in Pounds – 127 lbs |
| Shoe Size | 8 (U.S.) |
| Hair Color | White- |
| Eye Color | Blue |
| Body Type | Slim |
Family |
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| Father | – |
| Mother | – |
| Sister | – |
| Brother | – |
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| School | Not Known |
| College | Not Known |
Relationship Status |
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| Marital Status | Married |
| Is he a Gay? | Yes |
| Spouse | Tom Ford |
| Children | Alexander John Buckley Ford |
Personal Life
Richard was married to his husband Tom Ford, a famous fashion designer. The two got married in the year 2014 and have been together for the past 35 years. They first met in the year 1986 during a fashion show while he worked at Women’s wear daily. They also have a son together named Alexander John Buckley Ford who was born in 2012 through surrogacy.
Social Media
Richard was not known to have any social media accounts and was known to have kept his personal life private and out of the limelight. He was known to be a private man and led a secretive life.
Richard Buckley Net Worth
Richard Buckley worked in the fashion industry for several years and held important positions at various magazines and fashion houses. He majorly sourced his income through his profession as a fashion journalist and his net worth as of 2021 is estimated to have been around $20 million.
Trivia
- Buckley and Ford were known as the fashion power couple during the 1990s.
- His husband Ford currently works as Chairman of the Council of Fashion Designers of America.
- Richard was settled in Milan and later shifted to Paris to stay with Tom Ford and take the position at Vogue Hommes International.
- Being a part of the LGBTQ community himself he supported the cause with great effort.
- He was featured in the movie A Single Man in the year 2009.
- Richard and Tom had a residence in London, Paris, New York, Los Angeles, and Santa Fe as well.