Designer Tom Ford and actor-singer Rita Wilson have been friends since they met at a charity benefit 25 years ago—not mere acquaintances, but people who vacation together (the highest tier of friendship, according to Ford). Ahead of the release of Wilson’s new album Now and Forever: Duets, which is out today, Ford interviewed Wilson about her process and what excites her about her latest record. Now and Forever: Duets is a collection of ’70s covers sung by Wilson and a medley of acclaimed artists. She sings Paul Simon’s “Slip Slidin’ Away” with Willie Nelson, and Fleetwood Mac’s “Songbird” with Josh Groban, among other numbers. Below, Ford and Wilson’s intimate conversation.
