No one understands sex appeal quite like Tom Ford, who joined Gucci as a womens-wear designer in 1990.
At the time, the internationally renowned Italian label was better known for leather goods than luxury fashion. It was also nearly bankrupt. After creative director Dawn Mello left in 1994, following a Bahrain-based investment group becoming Gucci’s majority shareholder, Ford was named creative director. The American designer soon infused the brand with a fresh sensuality and bold style.
Ford's potent vision of sexed-up femininity spanned everything from shirts to shoes to handbags and other accessories at Gucci — he reimagined the house's iconic double-ring-and-bar Horsebit hardware, a reference to the brand’s equestrian history, as a seductive low-slung belt, worn by Madonna when accepting an MTV video music award in 1995. For his fall show during that year, in which Kate Moss walked down the runway in an unbuttoned satin shirt, velvet hip-huggers and tousled hair, heralded an exciting, glammed-up era for the once fusty brand. Vogue critic Sarah Mower called it “one of those hitting-in-the-solar-plexus moments.”
As Ford shot to fame, he continued to explore plunging necklines, such as in the black and white looks of the Fall 1996 collection, and sumptuous fabrics like leather and tweed, with the Fall 2000 ready-to-wear collection ranging from sultry silk evening dresses to plush belted coats.
Ford also cranked up the seduction in the provocative ads for Gucci, particularly with regard to campaigns for Yves Saint Laurent, which the fashion house acquired in 1999 (Ford was also named creative director for YSL and designed the brand’s ready-to-wear collection). Gucci's Fall/Winter 1997 campaign featured Carolyn Murphy grasping Angela Lindvall in what looked like a video still; in another shot, a face pressed against a foot in a lipstick-red heel. Each promoted a vision of modern fashion where women were sexually confident, the materials were luxurious and the styles were fearless.
In 2004, Ford and Gucci president Domenico De Sole left the company after failing to agree on the renewal of their contracts. In 2006, with De Sole as chairman, Ford launched his wildly successful eponymous menswear label. Today Ford is also an author, film director and chairman of the Council of Fashion Designers of America.
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Gucci by Tom Ford S/S 2000 Gathered Cupro Halter Top Leather Tie Detail IT40
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Berlin, DE
A refined and highly collectible Gucci top designed under Tom Ford for Spring/Summer 2000, embodying the sensual minimalism that defined his era at the house. Crafted in Italy from ...
Gucci by Tom Ford 1990s Blush Ribbed Cold-Shoulder Knit Top Size S
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Berlin, DE
A refined and sensual piece from Tom Ford’s iconic tenure at Gucci in the 1990s, this minimalist knit top embodies the designer’s signature balance of sleek restraint and subtle prov...
2000s Gucci by Tom Ford Tan Semi-Sheer Ribbed Cotton Ruffle Trim Baby T-Shirt
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Gucci top from the 2000s by Tom Ford is cut in a fitted, cropped silhouette with cap sleeves. It is constructed in tan semi-sheer ribbed cotton with narrow ruffle trim at the ne...
Tom Ford for Gucci 2003 Cruise Collection Black White Fringe Poncho Top
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
Gucci by Tom Ford Cruise 2003 Black and White Fringe Poncho Top Step into early 2000s glamour with this striking Gucci poncho, designed by Tom Ford for the Cruise 2003 collection. Th...
Gucci by Tom Ford c.2000 Plunging Halter Semi-Sheer Metallic Gold Knit Crop Top
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Naples, FL
Gucci by Tom Ford c.2000 Plunging Halter Semi-Sheer Metallic Gold Knit Crop Top Gucci stretch knit top featuring plunging neckline, halterneck and tie strap at the neck. Condition:...
Gucci by Tom Ford S/S 1999 Runway Silk Cut-Out Top with Leather Straps IT42
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Berlin, DE
An iconic and highly collectible runway top from Gucci Spring/Summer 1999, designed by Tom Ford at the height of his transformative tenure. Documented on the S/S 1999 runway, this p...
Gucci by Tom Ford Fall/Winter 2001 Lava Print Top Size M
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Berlin, DE
A rare and highly collectible piece from Gucci by Tom Ford’s Fall/Winter 2001 collection, this lava print top perfectly encapsulates the designer’s magnetic vision of early-2000s gla...
1990s Gucci Black Silver See-Through Silk Shirt by Tom Ford, Size 40
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Capri, IT
Gucci black silver see-through silk shirt Gucci by Tom Ford black see-through shirt with silver stripes totally made in italy in size 40
F/W 1999 Gucci by Tom Ford Sheer Black Lace Leather Trim Sleeveless Top
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From Gucci’s Fall/Winter 1999 collection under Tom Ford, this sleeveless top features a sheer black mesh base intricately embroidered with swirling floral ribbon appliqués. The high-...
Tom Ford for Gucci SS 2000 Sheer Tulle Metal Sequin Embellished Top Blouse It 42
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
Especial and Rare for Gucci Collectors!!! S/S 2000 Collection Italian size - 42 ( oversized - please check measurements ). Charcoal color tulle embellished with soft-gold tone metall...
F/W 2000 Gucci by Tom Ford Gold Metallic Neck Tie Sleeveless Top
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Gucci top from the Fall/Winter 2000 collection, designed by Tom Ford, is constructed in gold and black metallic lurex knit with a large-scale geometric pattern. It features a de...
Tom Ford for Gucci Runway Black Sheer Cut-Out Top Bustier Velvet Details It.38
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
Tom Ford for Gucci Runway Black Sheer Top Bustier Designer size 38 Composition: 78% Cotton, 22% Spandex ( fabric very stretch ). Cut-Out Sexy Details, Black Sheer Beautifully Contras...
S/S 1998 Gucci by Tom Ford Runway Sheer Black Mesh Velvet GG Crop Top Bralette
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This ultra-sexy black mesh Gucci 'GG' bra, designed by Tom Ford for the Spring/Summer 1998 collection, debuted on the runway and was featured in an editorial, captured by Kelly Klein...
1990's Gucci by Tom Ford Semi-Sheer Knit Black Top
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Naples, FL
1990's Gucci by Tom Ford Semi-Sheer Knit Black Top Size S Gucci knit draped top featuring plunging neckline, draped accent at front and snap closures at back.
S/S 1998 Gucci by Tom Ford White 'GG' Monogram Button Down Collar Shirt
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting an iconic Gucci 'GG' monogram button-up shirt designed by Tom Ford. From Gucci's Spring/Summer 1998 collection, this shirt is constructed entirely of 'GG' monogram silk an...
2000s Gucci by Tom Ford silk top
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Milano, Lombardia
2000s Gucci by Tom Ford silk top This early 2000s Gucci top from the Tom Ford era is crafted from silk in a soft yellow tone. The design fe...
S/S 1998 Gucci by Tom Ford Square 'G' Black Silk Shirt
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting an iconic Gucci square 'G' monogram button-up shirt designed by Tom Ford. From Gucci's Spring/Summer 1998 collection, this shirt is constructed entirely of 'G' monogram si...
S/S 1997 Gucci by Tom Ford Brown Stretch Panel Zip-Up Collared Blouse
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a beautiful brown Gucci zip-up collared blouse, designed by Tom Ford. From the Fall/Winter 1997 collection, this top is made complete with a conce...
Gucci by Tom Ford F/W 2002 Semitransparent Bondage Black Top
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Milano, IT
- Designed by Tom Ford - Sold by Skof.Archive - Fall Winter 2002 Collection - Semitransparent Bondage Black Top - Balloon sleeves with elaborate ruching and gathering throughout the...
F/W 1999 Gucci by Tom Ford Satin Panel Buckle Front Sleeveless Top Sweater Vest
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This sleek Tom Ford-designed twist on the classic Gucci sweater vest features a satin front panel with a buckle for a cinched waist and a zippered back. Created for the Fall/Winter 1...
S/S 1999 Gucci by Tom Ford Sheer Silk Ruffle Collared Button Down Shirt
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a sheer black ruffled Gucci collared shirt designed by Tom Ford. From the Spring/Summer 1999 collection, a light blue version of this shirt w...
S/S 1997 Gucci by Tom Ford Black Stretch Viscose Gold Logo Cardigan
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a sheer collared long-sleeve Gucci top/cardigan designed by Tom Ford. From the Spring/Summer 1997 collection and classically Tom Ford for Gucci, this blouse features an op...
NWT 2000s Gucci by Tom Ford Pink Sheer Knit Halter Neck Tie Backless Top
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Gucci by Tom Ford top from the early 2000s is knit in sheer pink with a fitted halter silhouette, deep V neckline, and center front seam running the length of the bodice. The ba...
NWT F/W 2003 Gucci by Tom Ford Deep Red Stretch Satin Quilted Corset Tie Blouse
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a vibrant red silk satin Gucci blouse designed by Tom Ford. From the Fall/Winter 2003 collection, this beautiful top features quilted details on the body creating a corset...
F/W 2000 Gucci by Tom Ford Sheer Gold Lurex V-Neck Long-Sleeve Metallic Top Y2K
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a shimmering disco-chic sheer gold blouse designed by Tom Ford for Gucci's Fall/Winter 2000. The dress version of this fabulous top debuted as l...
S/S 2001 Gucci by Tom Ford Black Leather Crossover Bralette Bustier Top
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting an incredibly rare leather Gucci bralette designed by Tom Ford. From the Spring/Summer 2001 collection, this top's black and white satin vers...
S/S 1999 Gucci by Tom Ford Pink 'Acid Flower' Print Silk Button-Up Blouse
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting an 'Acid Flower' silk button-up top in pink from Tom Ford's 'Las Vegas Hippy' collection for Gucci. The S/S 1999 collection is remembered for its drastic departure from To...
F/W 2001 Gucci by Tom Ford Runway Black Crepe Silk Chiffon Sheer Top
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a sheer silk chiffon top designed by Tom Ford for Gucci's Fall/Winter 2001. Debuting on look 3 on the season's runway on Omahyra Mota, this piece features raw-edged silk d...
F/W 2002 Gucci by Tom Ford Runway Black Silk Tie Crop Top
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Gucci top by Tom Ford from the Fall/Winter 2002 collection is cut in a kimono-inspired, backless silhouette. Crafted in black silk, it features draped fabric extending from each...
NEW Gucci by Tom Ford 2003 Black Waist Waspie Wide Hourglass Corset Belt 40
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
Beautiful black GUCCI waist corset belt From GUCCI by TOM FORD'S famous Fall / Winter 2003 collection Mat gold hardware discreetly engraved with "GUCCI" Made in Italy Size 40 Flawles...
Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 2002 Lace-up Black Top Shirt
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Naples, FL
Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 2002 Lace-up Black Top Shirt IT 42 Gucci black shirt featuring plunged neckline, long sleeves, and lace up sash-tie closure a...
S/S 1998 Gucci by Tom Ford Black 'GG' Monogram Button Down Collar Shirt
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting an iconic Gucci 'GG' monogram button up shirt, designed by Tom Ford. From Ford's Spring/Summer 1998 collection, this shirt is constructed entirely of 'GG' monogram pattern...
F/W 2002 Gucci by Tom Ford Black Obi Leather Belted Plunge Cotton Blouse
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ
F/W 2002 Gucci by Tom Ford Black Obi Leather Belted Plunge Cotton Blouse Additional Info: black shirt with open neckline and leather waist tie by Gucci from F/W 2002 open neckline...
Gucci Tooled Leather Western Shirt Jacket Size 56 Italy
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
An exceptional Gucci leather western shirt crafted in Italy from genuine leather with hand-tooled embossed leather yoke panels across the front, back, and cuffs. The contrasting brow...
GUCCI by Tom Ford 2004 Cruise Paisley Print Cover Up Micro Dress Top Tunic
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
Stunning piece by Tom Ford for Gucci From Gucci's 2004 Cruise collection Beautiful paisley print Discreetly signed "GUCCI" all over A fantastic piece Deep V Neck Dramatic batwing sle...
F/W 1999 Gucci by Tom Ford Runway Burgundy Ruched Velvet Blouse
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a gorgeous ruched deep red velvet Gucci top, designed by Tom Ford. From the Fall/Winter 1999 collection, this fabulous top debuted on the season's runway. Completely cover...
S/S 1997 Gucci by Tom Ford Brown Sheer Button Up Belted Oversized Tunic Top
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a sheer brown blouse designed by Tom Ford for Gucci's Spring/Summer 1997 collection. The button closure stops halfway up the front for a plungi...
Late 1990s Gucci by Tom Ford Black Sheer Plunge Collared Oversized Tunic Blouse
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a sheer wrap Gucci tunic blouse designed by Tom Ford. This simple yet sexy top features a collar, plunging v-neckline, and bell cuffs. Since the ...
S/S 1997 Gucci by Tom Ford Red Ombré Sheer Silk Oversized Tunic Top
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a beautiful sheer ombré shirt designed by Tom Ford for Gucci's Spring/Summer 1997 collection. The button closure stops about halfway up the front for a plunging neckline. ...
Tom Ford for Gucci F/W 2004 Plunging Cut-Out Top
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Naples, FL
Tom Ford for Gucci F/W 2004 Cut-Out Top IT 44 Purple Gucci sleeveless top featuring plunging neckline, keyhole at front and back and concealed zi...
S/S 1999 Gucci by Tom Ford Black Patent Leather Accent Crop Top
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a black Gucci crop top, designed by Tom Ford. From the Spring/Summer 1999 collection, this semi-sheer top features a high boat-style neckline and is amped up with black pa...
1990s Gucci by Tom Ford Sheer Black Ribbed Mock Neck T-Shirt Top
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From the late 1990s, this fitted black Gucci by Tom Ford t-shirt top is crafted from sheer, finely ribbed fabric with subtle texture. Designed with a sleek mock neckline and short sl...
1998 Gucci by Tom Ford iconic g-logo strap top
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Milano, Lombardia
1998 Gucci by Tom Ford iconic g-logo strap top This iconic Gucci top from 1998, designed under Tom Ford’s creative direction, is a defining piece of the era. Crafted in a viscose an...
S/S 1998 Gucci by Tom Ford Open Back Black Stretch Knit Short-Sleeve Top
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a black knit Gucci t-shirt, designed by Tom Ford. From the Spring/Summer 1998 collection, this top features perforated details and wraps at the back creating an eyelet that exposes the back. The perfectly elevated closet staple, this Gucci by Tom Ford top...
S/S 2003 Gucci by Tom Ford Tan Sheer Floral Ruffle Plunging Top
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a fabulous tan sheer Gucci ruffle top, designed by Tom Ford. From the Spring/Summer 2003 collection, this chic top is covered in a bold floral print. Entirely sheer, the t...
Tom Ford for Gucci Cruise 2004 Halter Leather Trim Backless Top
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Naples, FL
Tom Ford for Gucci Cruise 2004 Halter Leather Trim Backless Top IT 42 Gucci paisley print top featuring leather trim halterneck, open back and sash-...
F/W 2000 Gucci by Tom Ford Plunging Gold Lurex Ruffle Disco Top
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a gold lurex Gucci ruffle top, designed by Tom Ford. From the Fall/Winter 2000 collection, this top appeared in black as part of look 9 on Taly...
F/W 1997 Gucci by Tom Ford Runway Green Ombré Stripe Button Up Shoulder Pad Top
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting an electric green iridescent Gucci silk button-up shirt designed by Tom Ford. From the Fall/Winter 1997 collection, this top was featured on the season's runway in multipl...
Mid 1990s Gucci by Tom Ford Peach Knit Lace Up Sweater Tank Top
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a peach-colored knit lace-up Gucci sweater top designed by Tom Ford. From the mid-1990s, this knit tank top features a square neckline, spaghe...
S/S 1996 Gucci by Tom Ford Sheer Black Crepe Silk Military Epaulette Button Top
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a collared button-up sheer Gucci top designed by Tom Ford. This top has long sleeves, a prominent collar, and epaulets. Not your average top, th...
S/S 1998 Gucci by Tom Ford Runway Sheer Black Mesh Bodycon Tank Top
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From Gucci’s Spring/Summer 1998 collection under Tom Ford, this sheer black mesh tank top features a minimalist scoop neckline and body-hugging silhouette. Designed to reveal and con...
F/W 2000 Gucci by Tom Ford Brown Square 'G' Monogram Mock Neck Sleeveless Top
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a brown silk Gucci 'G' monogram sleeveless top, designed by Tom Ford. From the Fall/Winter 2000 collection, this sleeveless top is covered in a square 'G' monogram pattern...
Tom Ford For Gucci SS 2000 Snakeskin Jersey T-Shirt
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in London, GB
This Tom Ford for Gucci cropped t-shirt is made of a snakeskin printed viscose jersey, the bodice with capped sleeves and a crew neck. From the Spring / Summer 2000 Tom Ford era Gucc...
S/S 1999 Gucci by Tom Ford Blue Psychedelic Floral Button Up Men's Shirt
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a blue men's psychedelic floral Gucci button-down, designed by Tom Ford. From the Spring/Summer 1999 "Las Vegas Hippy" collection, this bold blue psychedelic floral shirt ...
NWT S/S 2001 Gucci by Tom Ford Pink Magma Print Viscose Wrap Top
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a stunning pink lava print wrap-around Gucci top designed by Tom Ford. The design debuted on the men's Spring/Summer 2001 runway and was used heavily in womenswear. This print was quite popular, and Kim Cattrall...
UNWORN Gucci by Tom Ford FW 2003 Copper Studded Silk Top Blouse 44
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
Beautiful Gucci by Tom Ford Blouse From his F/W 2003 collection Gorgeous silk blouse Stunning copper color Silk strings and pleats Gold-colored metal studs Finest stretchy silk Ma...
F/W 1997 Gucci by Tom Ford Metal Logo Buckle Brown Knit Wool Pullover Sweater
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This beautiful brown wool Gucci sweater, designed by Tom Ford for the Fall/Winter 1997 collection, features a wide neckline and is adorned with gunmetal accents that secure the wide ...
S/S 1996 Gucci by Tom Ford Pink Orange Sheer Abstract Watercolor Button Up Top
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a sheer silk button-up top designed by Tom Ford for Gucci's Spring/Summer 1996 collection. This 1970s-inspired collection featured the same blouse in blue in the runway presentation and in the season's ad campaign, shot by Mario Testino. The silk organza features a bright orange, pink, and white watercolor print with the Gucci logo...
Gucci S/S 2003 Wrap Silk Shirt
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Athina, GR
Gucci S/S 2003 wrap silk nude runway shirt. Labeled as IT44. Very good vintage condition.
Gucci by Tom Ford Mirror-Embroidered Artisanal Backless Cotton Top, ss 1999
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival Gucci Mirror-Embroidered Artisanal Backless Cotton Top ▪ Creative Director: Tom Ford ▪ Spring-Summer 1999 ▪ Constructed from black and grey cot...