DÉCOR & STYLE TOM FORD PALM BEACH LUXURY MANSION

TOM FORD PALM BEACH MANSION In 2022, Tom Ford acquired a sleek contemporary estate in Palm Beach for $51 million. Yet only a year later, he exchanged it for something infinitely more captivating — a residence with soul, heritage, and timeless European romance. Casa della Porta del Paradiso, completed in 1929 by renowned Swiss architect Maurice Fatio, is not merely a home, but a piece of Palm Beach history. Fatio — whose prestigious clientele included the Rockefellers, Vanderbilts, and Huttons — once described it as the finest residence he had ever designed. At the time of the exchange, local experts estimated its value at nearly $100 million. Tom Ford, known for his impeccable eye and uncompromising elegance, did not hesitate. Nestled within Palm Beach’s ultra-exclusive Estate Section, the 23,526-square-foot Mediterranean villa embodies old-world glamour at its most exquisite. A hand-carved stone archway welcomes guests into a world of quarry coral brick façades, medieval oak doors, intricate coffered ceilings, and softly weathered oak paneling. At the heart of the estate, a romantic courtyard framed by climbing purple bougainvillea evokes the effortless beauty of the Italian Riviera. Designated as a historic landmark in 1990, the residence has gracefully transcended every passing trend and generation. And perhaps it was always destined to belong to someone like Tom Ford — a man whose refined aesthetic and appreciation for enduring beauty feel perfectly aligned with the spirit of this extraordinary home. Photos by @brantleyphoto