Tan France
Tan France (Tanveer Wasim Safdar) was born on April 20th, 1983 and is currently 42 years old. Tan France was born in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England.
Tan France is a popular television personality and fashion designer of British Pakistani origin who starred on
Queer Eye on Netflix.
He was raised in a tight-knit Muslim family with South Asian roots in South Yorkshire, England. Despite the cultural hurdles and racism he encountered in his youth, he consistently found solace and pride in his Pakistani community, a testament to his resilience.
His love for fashion blossomed from a young age, drawing inspiration from the denim business his grandfather operated, a testament to his early passion and dedication to the art of style.
Following his passion, France worked for renowned brands such as Selfridges and Zara before venturing into his own labels, Rachel Parcell Inc. and Kingdom & State, celebrated for their elegant and modest designs, a testament to his success in the fashion industry.
After achieving significant success in the fashion industry, Tan France transitioned to the public eye with a role on Netflix’s
Queer Eye. His impeccable taste, empathy, and wit not only made him a global icon but also significantly contributed to the show's mission of promoting self-love and acceptance.
He used fashion to help people find their self-worth and confidence, while his humour and honesty set him apart as a stylist who saw beyond just clothes.
As an adult, Tan France has spoken openly about embracing his femininity, identity, and racism as he encourages people to live without apologies.
He is now a father and husband who balances humility with fame and styles himself even though he does not use makeup, as he prefers to be authentic both on and off the camera.
To share his life and the journey toward success in more detail, Tan France published his memoir
Naturally Tan in 2019. In this book, he candidly recounts his experiences growing up queer in South Yorkshire, England, as a member of a traditional South Asian family. He shares his struggles, triumphs, and the lessons he learned along the way.
As one of the very few non-white people in town, Tan France had to face many challenges, but this helped him embrace his style and identity. He shares his journey to becoming a style icon and ultimately a star on
Queer Eye.
He also tells of how he fell in love with his Mormon cowboy husband. France reflects on self-acceptance, fame, and culture, reminding readers that true happiness springs from understanding others and being yourself.
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Tan France: F.A.Q
When was Tan France Born? How old is Tan France?
Tan France was born on April 20th, 1983. Tan France is currently 42 years old.
Where was Tan France Born?
Tan France was born in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England and is British.
What was the first book Tan France wrote?
The first book written by Tan France was Queer Eye: Love Yourself. Love Your Life., published in 2018.
What was the most recent book Tan France wrote?
His most recently released work was Naturally Tan on June 4th, 2019.
What is the most popular book by Tan France?
Based on the number of readers on Book Notification, the most popular Tan France book is
Naturally Tan. Here are his most popular books:
- Naturally Tan (6)
Are there upcoming new books by Tan France?
Tan France does not have any upcoming books with a set publication date within the next few months at this time.
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How many books has Tan France written?
Tan France has written 2 books excluding contributions to anthologies. All of his books are Non-Fiction Books.