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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F/W 2001 Gucci by Tom Ford Runway Ad Black Beaded Feather Pendant Earrings
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a pair of black beaded and feather Gucci earrings designed by Tom Ford. These extraordinary earrings from the Fall/Winter 2001 collection feature strands of long black beads and black fanned-out feathers. These ultra-rare earrings...
Vintage Tom Ford for Gucci Ad Campaign 18K White Gold Wrap Ring
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
Vintage Tom Ford for Gucci Ad Campaign 18K White Gold Wrap Ring BRAND NEW GUCCI WHITE GOLD WRAP RING From highly valuable Tom Ford era White gold US size 6...
Bvlgari Flower Natural Sapphire Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Bulgari Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
These chic designer Bvlgari multi-color sapphire and diamond ring is crafted in solid 18-karat yellow gold, weighing 7.5 grams and measuring 16mm x 7mm high. They are composed of 5 natural, pear-shaped brilliant-cut sapphires, simulating flower petals, two pinks, one lavender, one blue, and one green, collectively weighing approximately 4.73 carats. The flower is topped with 5 Baggett-cut and 26 round-cut diamonds, collectively weighing 0.76 carats in total, graded E-F color and VVS clarity. Signed 'Bvlgari' and stamped with purity mark. In excellent condition. Ring Size: 7.25 ( sizable) Accompanied by Bvlgari Gem...
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
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4.00 Carats, Natural Zambian Emerald & Rose Cut Diamonds Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and one of a kind, Emerald Engagement / Cocktail Ring set in 18K White Gold & Diamonds. The weight of the Emerald is 4.00 carats. The Emerald is completely natural wi...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
9.40 Carats Natural Emerald and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
9.40 Carats Natural Emerald and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Ring Total Natural Green Emerald Weight is: Approx. 7.90 Carats Emerald Measures: Approx. 13.00 x 11.00mm Natural Ro...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.29 Carat Natural Colombian Sugarloaf Emerald & Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A stunning ring featuring a 2.29 Carat Natural Colombian Emerald Cabochon and 0.74 Carats of Diamond Accents set in Platinum. People have admired emerald’s green for thousands of yea...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Diamond Pave Wave Ring 2.50 carat total weight Italian in 18k White Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Diamond Pave Wave Ring in 18k White Gold 2.50 carat total weight Italian Diamond Pave Wave Ring features 2.50 carats of Round Brilliant Diamonds pave set in High Polished 18k White ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari Contraire Pearl and Multi-Color Sapphire Flower Ring with Diamonds
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with a Pearl, multicolor Sapphires and Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 1.00 carat. Signed by Bvlgari Size 7
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Yellow Gold 36 Carat Ruby Cabochon Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
An 18k yellow gold cocktail ring, with center approx. 36 carat ruby (measures approx. 21.1 x 16.6 x9.4mm), surrounded with approx. 2.50ctw in diamonds. Ring size 8.25, top is 30mm x ...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Gold 2.61 Carat Yellow and White Diamond Flower Drop Earrings
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat Gold 2.61 Carat Yellow and White Diamond Flower Drop Earrings Let’s rediscover the depths of magnificence with the most pristine pieces of diamond jewelry. Add the fragran...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Victorian, 23.17 Carat Old Cushion Shape Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Victorian drop earrings! 36 gradual old European diamonds set in gold & silver in a circular shape & filigree workmanship, with estimated total weight of 8 carats Center diamonds are: Shape: Old Cushion...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage "Mabe" Pearl Earrings set in Yellow Gold
By Rosior
Located in Porto, PT
Vintage Earrings set in Yellow Gold with 4 "mabe" pearls. 4cm (1.57") long. Stamped by the portuguese assay office as 19.2k Gold. Stamped with Rosior hallmark. Loyal to artisanal te...
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
9.58 Carat Fancy Diamond 18 Karat Gold Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These stunning sunshine earrings are handmade in 18-karat gold. It is set with 9.58 carats fancy yellow & white glittering diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Rosior Sugarloaf Moonstone and Tsavorite Dangle Earrings set in Yellow Gold
By Rosior
Located in Porto, PT
Rosior Contemporary Dangle Earrings made in 19.2k Yellow Gold set with: - 10 "Sugarloaf" Cut Orange Moonstones with 17,48 ct, - 152 Round cut Tsavorites with 1,44 ct. "Jumbo Earring...
Moonstone, Tsavorite, Yellow Gold, Gold
1990s Never Used Modern Full Set Cigarette Holder by Gucci
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This rare 1990s full set cigarette holder from the Gucci Accessory Collection is a pristine example of the house’s elevated lifestyle design from the late 20th century. The set remai...
Enamel
GUCCI By Tom Ford F/w 2002 Ebony Wood Cross Necklace
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in 上海市, Xuhui district
The Gucci Ebony Wood Cross Necklace is a striking piece that blends modern elegance with a sense of spirituality. This necklace is crafted from premium ebony wood, showcasing a dark,...
GUCCI By Tom Ford F/w 2002 Ebony Wood Cross Necklace
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in 上海市, Xuhui district
The Gucci Ebony Wood Cross Necklace is a striking piece that blends modern elegance with a sense of spirituality. This necklace is crafted from premium ebony wood, showcasing a dark,...
GUCCI By Tom Ford F/w 2002 Ebony Wood Cross Necklace
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in 上海市, Xuhui district
The Gucci Ebony Wood Cross Necklace is a striking piece that blends modern elegance with a sense of spirituality. This necklace is crafted from premium ebony wood, showcasing a dark,...
Gucci 1990 Tom Ford Signet Ring in 18 Karat White Gold with Jasper Ironstone
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Miami, FL
Signet ring designed by Tom Ford for Gucci. A modernist geometric cushion shaped ring, designed during the period of Tom Ford as a creative director for Gucci. This unusual cocktail ring, was crafted in Firenze Italy in solid white gold of 18 karats with high polished finish Jasper Ironstone: Mount at top in a bezel setting, with 1 flat sliced cushion cut (20 x 19 mm) of a natural red Ironstone...
Quartz, Jasper, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Gucci Pendant on Leather Strap
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Great Gucci pendant, one of the best designs from the Tom Ford years. Sterling Silver with a gold wash, hanging on black leather cord with gold washed silver closer. (This has been ...
Gold Plate