Todd Oldham may wear many hats today as a creative, but he first made his mark on the world as the maximalist American fashion designer of the 1990s, during which he would become known for wildly playful runway shows and vibrant, adventurous evening dresses, skirts, jackets and other clothing.
Born in Corpus Christi, Texas, Oldham learned to sew at age nine. His first job after graduating high school was at Polo Ralph Lauren, where he worked in alterations. Then, after being fired — the teen’s punky personal style didn’t mesh well with the brand — he borrowed $100 from his parents, created a micro collection of his own and promptly sold it to Neiman Marcus before launching his own company with the department store’s lead buyer, Tony Longoria, who would become both his business and life partner. It was the meteoric start of a whirlwind career.
In 1990, the New York Times praised Oldham’s work (and that of his contemporary Christian Francis Roth) as “offbeat styles that bring wit and whimsy to the business of fashion.” Where major houses like Calvin Klein and Michael Kors went minimalist with their collections, Oldham went bold.
His style took on global inspiration. His family spent a few years during his childhood living in Iran, which introduced him to patterns, colors and materials not commonly used in America. So, for many of his collections, Oldham used over-the-top embellishments, rainbow hues, luxe materials and funky sewing techniques to create irreverent pieces that jibed with the zeitgeist of the ’90s. He even earned a gig on MTV, hosting a segment on the show House of Style that taught viewers how to make DIY clothing and accessories.
Then, in 1999, Oldman had had enough. He felt that it was time to explore other interests, so he closed up shop. Over the years, Oldham has designed furniture and created interiors and published books on influential shelter magazine Nest as well as modernist illustrator Charley Harper. But that’s not to say he doesn’t remember his fashion years fondly. Oldham and his studio collaborated with the Rhode Island School of Design on a retrospective of his fashion work in 2016 titled “All of Everything: Todd Oldham Fashion,” which toured the United States.
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Todd Oldham 1993 Vintage Silk Palazzo Pants Ochre Rust Suzani Print S
By Todd Oldham
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
A rare and collectible piece from iconic American designer Todd Oldham, these vintage palazzo pants capture the bold spirit of 1990s fashion. ...
TODD OLDHAM Size 6 Multi Color Wool Blend Patchwork Tapered Casual Pants
By Todd Oldham
Located in San Francisco, CA
TODD OLDHAM casual pants in a multicolor wool blend fabric with leather and suede patches featuring a patchwork design, tapered leg, and back zipper closure.Good Vintage Condition. L...
$1,395Sale Price|40% Off
Size: Italian Size 40
New Tom Ford For Gucci 2004 Final Collection Silk Runway Pants IT 40 (S)
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Rare Runway Silk Gucci Pants Brand New w/ Tags $2350 Worn by most of the models for the Spring/Summer 2004 Collection Tom Ford's "Farewell" Spring Collection for Gucci Blush Silk Pa...
$84Sale Price|40% Off
NICHOLAS military green 100% linen high waisted belted wide leg pants US6 M
Located in Hong Kong, NT
NICHOLAS military green 100% linen high waisted belted wide leg pants US6 M Reference: SNKO/A00332 Brand: Nicholas Material: Linen Color: Green Pattern: Solid Closure: Belt Lining: G...
$1,527Sale Price|35% Off
Size: Italian Size 38
New Tom Ford For Gucci 2004 Final Collection Silk Runway Pants IT 38 (S)
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Rare Runway Silk Gucci Pants Brand New w/ Tags $2350 Worn by most of the models for the Spring/Summer 2004 Collection Tom Ford's "Farewell" Spring Collection for Gucci Blush Silk Pa...
Dolce&Gabbana F/W 2001 Lambskin Leather Bootcut Pants
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Caserta, IT
- Designed by Dolce&Gabbana - Fall Winter 2001 - Brown Lambskin Leather Pants - Pure lambskin - Lining in suede - Slim bootcut fit - Button closure - Made in Italy - Used Condition: ...
Gianni Versace Couture Andy Warhol Screen Printed Legging, c.1990
By Gianni Versace Couture
Located in New York, NY
Gianni Versace Couture Andy Warhol Screen Printed Legging, c.1990. Gianni Versace high waisted leggings fashioned of silk and lycra spandex f...
$1,399Sale Price|40% Off
Size: Italian Size 40
New Tom Ford For Gucci 2004 Final Collection Silk Runway Pants IT 40 (S)
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Rare Runway Silk Gucci Pants Brand New w/ Tags $2350 Worn by most of the models for the Spring/Summer 2004 Collection Tom Ford's "Farewell" Spring Collection for Gucci Blush Silk Pa...
Dolce Gabbana Spring 1993 floral pants
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in CANNES, FR
Dolce and Gabbana Spring/Summer 1993 Collection Trousers with an 18th-century inspired floral pattern. Italian size 40.
$85Sale Price|55% Off
DIANE VON FUSTENBERG Carolette liquid metal gold halter backless jumpsuit S
By Diane von Furstenberg
Located in Hong Kong, NT
DIANE VON FUSTENBERG Carolette liquid metal gold halter backless jumpsuit S Reference: ANWU/A00665 Brand: Diane von Furstenberg Model: Carolette Material: Feels like viscose Color: G...
$76Sale Price|60% Off
DSQUARED2 red punk plaid patent trim cropped pants IT40 S
By Dsquared2
Located in Hong Kong, NT
DSQUARED2 red punk plaid patent trim cropped pants IT40 S Reference: ANWU/A00568 Brand: Dsquared2 Material: Feels like wool Color: Red, Black Pattern: Plaid Closure: Button Extra Det...
$108Sale Price|60% Off
PRADA camel tan wool buckle belt tapered cropped pants XS
By Miuccia Prada, Prada
Located in Hong Kong, NT
PRADA camel tan wool buckle belt tapered cropped pants XS Reference: ANWU/A00436 Brand: Prada Designer: Miuccia Prada Collection: Runway Material: Feels like wool Color: Brown Patter...
DOLCE & GABBANA multicolored silk 2021 CARRETTO PRINT Palazzo Pants S
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Dolce & Gabbana palazzo pants in multicolor Carretto print silk twill (100% - please not the content tag is missing). Feature wide legs, elastic waistband and two slit...
HERMES tan brown wool HIGH-WAISTED Pants 34 XXS
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès high waisted pants in tan virgin wool (100%). Comes with two slit pockets on the side and two sewn shut slit pockets on the back. Opens with a concealed button,...
1991 F/W Todd Oldham tiger high waisted pant
By Todd Oldham
Located in Austin, TX
1991 F/W Todd Oldham felt tiger print high waisted pants Condition: Very good Size : M 26" Waist, 39" Hips, 30" inseam Listing is for pants only.
Todd Oldham Leopard Print Pants Encrusted with Sequins and Beading
By Todd Oldham
Located in New York, NY
Todd Oldham leopard print, fly front, silk, slim pant encrusted with gold sequins and black bugle beads.
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Size: Medium - Small Large
Todd Oldham 1990s Black and White Op - Art Cropped Flare Leg Pants / 90s Jeans
By Todd Oldham
Located in San Diego, CA
Awesome pair of vintage TODD OLDHAM cropped slim fit flare legged low rise jeans! Optical illusion black and white print throughout (very 3-D). Super flattering print and fit! Zipper fly, with button at waistband. Pockets at each side of the waist, and two pockets on the rear. Belt loops on the waistband. Looks fantastic with the vintage ALAIA cropped top...
Vintage Told Oldham Leopard Skinny Jeans Trousers - Hard To Find!
By Todd Oldham
Located in San Diego, CA
Good vintage Todd Oldham pieces are hard to come by! These 1990s leopard jeans by Todd Oldham not only feature a chic print, but have a great fit, too! S...