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 2001 “Liquid Magma” 2-Piece Wrap Top & Skirt Ensemble
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
Archival two-piece ensemble from Tom Ford’s Spring/Summer 2001 collection for Gucci, featuring the distinctive “Liquid Magma” swirl print in a striking red and black colorway. The ab...
Gucci by Tom Ford F/W 1996 Navy Pinstripe Double-Breasted Wool Trouser Suit
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Paris, FR
From the F/W 1996 collection of Gucci by Tom Ford, this two-piece trouser suit epitomises the sharp, androgynous suiting for which the era became iconic. The blazer is cut in a prono...
Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 1998 Runway White Tank Top & Skirt 2 Piece Set Ensemble
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 1998 Runway G Logo Buckle Leather Straps White Tank Top & Skirt 2 Piece Set Ensemble Size: IT 44 Condition: very good vintage condition
Tom Ford for Gucci FW 2001 Runway Pale Nude Silk Two-Piece, Look 31, Size IT38
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Berlin, BE
An exceptional archival piece from Tom Ford’s celebrated Fall/Winter 2001 Gucci collection. Shown on the runway as Look 31 and worn by Omahyra Mota, this two-piece ensemble represent...
NWT Tom Ford for Gucci 2002 Runway Black Silk Lace Up Top + Stretch Skirt It 40
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
An iconic pairing from the celebrated Tom Ford era at Gucci, this striking ensemble combines a rare Fall/Winter 2002 black silk lace-up blouse with a sleek black stretch pencil skirt...
NWT Gucci by Tom Ford FW 2003 Silk Nude Color Skirt Set Italian 42 - US 6
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
An exceptional and highly collectible Gucci by Tom Ford Fall/Winter 2003 skirt set, embodying the sensual sophistication and precise tailoring that defined Ford’s final years at the ...
Vintage Tom Ford for Gucci FW 2002 Brown Silk Kimono Skirt Suit Obi Belt 42 US 6
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
Tom Ford for Gucci Runway Silk Kimono Jacket Blazer with Matching Skirt and Obi Belt F/W 2002 Collection Designer size 42 - US 6 Jacket - 100% Silk, Dark Brown, 3 Front Pockets, 3 In...
Vintage Tom Ford for GUCCI Runway FW 2004 Aubergine Dress Skirt Suit It 38 US 2
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
Tom Ford for Gucci Aubergine Stretch Dress Skirt Suit F/W 2004 Collection - Look # 1 The emotional ending of the Tom Ford era at Gucci was a look back in glamour—a fabulous farewell ...
Tom Ford for Gucci 2004 Runway Ring Dress Marabou Jacket Campaign Ensemble It 44
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
A rare and museum-worthy ensemble from Tom Ford’s celebrated Spring/Summer 2004 collection for Gucci, consisting of the iconic sunshine-yellow silk stretch ring dress paired with the...
2002 Gucci Tom Ford Skirt Suit Set
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ
Gucci Tom Ford skirt suit 2002 size 40 good condition mannequin 84.5 cm x 62 cm x 91 cm mannequin 33.35 in x 24.49 in x 35.79 in
NWT Iconic Tom Ford for Gucci FW 2003 Black Corset Grommet Skirt Suit It 42 US 6
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
Iconic and Irreplaceable - Still Brand New with Tags Attached !!! Gucci Black Corset Skirt Suit F/W 2003 Runway Collection Suit was also featured in Tom Ford book. Italian size 42...
UNWORN Gucci by Tom Ford Y2K 2000 Tuxedo Style Black Wrap Jacket Pants Suit 40
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
STUNNING GUCCI TAILORED PANT SUIT FROM TOM FORD'S FOR GUCCI A Gucci by Tom Ford pants suit Stunning piece consisting of pant...
Vintage Tom Ford for Gucci F/W 2004 Black Dress Skirt Suit Italian 42 US 6
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
Vintage Tom Ford for Gucci Black Stretch Dress Skirt Suit F/W 2004 Collection - Look # 1 The emotional ending of the Tom Ford era at Gucci was a look back in glamour—a fabulous farew...
Gucci by Tom Ford Camel Two-Piece Pant & Wrap Blouse Ensemble - '90s
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Milano, Lombardia
A refined archival Gucci ensemble from the 1990s Tom Ford era, capturing the sensual minimalism that defined one of the House’s most influential periods. Crafted in a warm camel tone...
Gucci by Tom Ford S/S 2002 Buttoned White Top and Denim Skirt
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Milano, IT
- Designed by Tom Ford - Sold by Skof.Archive - Spring Summer 2002 Collection - Buttoned White Tank Top and Denim Hearts Skirt - Vertical row of small metal hook-and-eye closures run...
Rare! Gucci Tom Ford FW 2000 suit
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ
Gucci Tom Ford FW 2000 suit For mens size 48 excellent condition tight suit Jacket Measurements: Shoulders: 45 cm ≈ 17.72 inches Sleeve: 65 cm ≈ 25.59 inches Armpits: 53 cm ≈ 2...
GUCCI by Tom Ford S/S 2001 Runway midi skirt
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Athens, Athens
Gucci by Tom Ford S/S 2001 Runway skirt Viscose and cotton blend midi skirt, hidden zipper with hook-and-eye closure on the left side In perfect vintage condition, Size labelled as ...
Gucci by Tom Ford F/W 2004 aubergine silk taffeta three pieces set
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Milano, IT
- Designed by Tom Ford - Sold by Skof.Archive - Runway look 1 - Fall-Winter 2004 - Aubergine stretch skirt and pants suit - Silk taffeta finished with velvet three pieces set - Silk...
New Gucci by Tom Ford Metallic Deep Plunging Lion Brooch Top Studded Skirt 38 4
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Tom Ford for Gucci Black Metallic Deep Plunging Lion Brooch Top + Studded Skirt Designer size 38 - US 4 Top - F/W 2000 Collection, Glitter Black Thi...
S/S 2000 Vintage Tom Ford for Gucci Crocodile textured Pant Suit with Pin 42 - 6
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
S/S 2000 Tom Ford for Gucci Crocodile textured pant suit is finished with silver jeweled pin. Color: Dark Brown Unlined IT Size 42, US - 6 Pants: waist (measured flat) 14", hips 19"...
S/S 2000 Vintage Tom Ford for Gucci Crocodile textured Pant Suit with Pin NWT
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
S/S 2000 Tom Ford for Gucci Crocodile textured pant suit is finished with silver jeweled pin. Color: Pearl White Unlined IT Size 38, US - 2 Pants: waist (measured flat) 12.5", hips 1...
Gucci by Tom Ford black knitted wool and fur sweater and skirt set, fw 2002
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in London, GB
▪ Gucci black knitted wool sweater and skirt set ▪ Designed by Tom Ford ▪ Heavyweight oversized chunky-knit sweater ▪ Matching pencil skirt with ...
Gucci by Tom Ford monogram canvas and leather pant suit, fw 2000
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in London, GB
Gucci by Tom Ford; monogram canvas and tan leather pant suit. Flared high-rise pants with leather waist band and zip closure attaching both legs together....
S/S 2001 Gucci by Tom Ford Runway Purple Silk Satin Corset Bustier Pant Set
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This striking purple silk satin bustier and pant set is from Gucci’s Spring/Summer 2001 collection, designed by Tom Ford. Modeled by Hannelore Knuts as runway look 43, the set featur...
S/S 1997 Gucci by Tom Ford Beige Asymmetric Panel Wide Leg Belted Pantsuit IT48
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting an incredible beige Gucci pant set, designed by Tom Ford. From the Spring/Summer 1997 collection, this matching two-piece set is made up of an oversized tunic and matching...
Gucci by Tom Ford Silk Ruffle Top and Gold Beaded Fringe Skirt ensemble, SS 1999
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in London, GB
This Gucci by Tom Ford runway ensemble features a beige silk top with layered ruffles at the hem, paired with a beaded silk skirt. The skirt is embellished with long strands of gold ...
S/S 1999 Vintage Tom Ford for Gucci Nude Silk Skirt Set W/ Feathers Italian 38
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
Editor’s note: S/S 1999 Tom Ford for Gucci Nude Silk Skirt Set W/ Feathers IT Size 38 A fabulous find from Tom Ford’s most Romantic Collection Gucci skirt and top, Color: Nude 100% c...
Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 1993 Runway Vintage Zipper Jumpsuit
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 1993 Runway Vintage Zipper Jumpsuit IT 38 Excellent Condition! Like New!
S/S 2001 Gucci by Tom Ford Metallic Grey Denim Chambray Jacket Pant Set IT42
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Gucci set from the Spring/Summer 2001 collection designed by Tom Ford is crafted in metallic grey chambray denim and features a coordinated jacket and trouser set. The jacket is...
S/S 1998 Gucci by Tom Ford Iridescent Satin Grey Rust Button Up Pant Set IT44
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a gorgeous iridescent blue-grey and rust-toned satin Gucci button-up pant set designed by Tom Ford. From the Spring/Summer 1998 collection, this set debuted as part of the...
S/S 2000 Gucci by Tom Ford Black White Snakeskin Logo Viscose Pant Set IT40 46
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This grey snake print pant set from Gucci’s Spring/Summer 2000 collection was designed by Tom Ford. The season’s runway prominently featured this snakeskin motif, with the pants show...
S/S 2002 Gucci by Tom Ford Sheer Floral Tattoo Beach Coverup Pant Set NWT IT38
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a matching floral sheer Gucci beach cover-up set designed by Tom Ford. From the Spring/Summer 2002 collection, this poncho and pant set features beige fabric with a red an...
S/S 2000 Gucci by Tom Ford Black White Snakeskin Logo Viscose Pant Set IT42
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a fabulous grey snake print Gucci pant set, designed by Tom Ford. From the Spring/Summer 2000 collection, the season's runway was covered in the identical snakeskin print ...
Gucci by Tom Ford S/S 1998 "GG" Print Leather Accented Skirt & Denim Jacket Set
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Chicago, IL
Designed by Tom Ford for the Gucci Spring/Summer 1998 collection. Skirt features a jacquard Guccissima print throughout. Skirt is accented with genuine alligator leather along waistb...