No one understands sex appeal quite like American designer Tom Ford.
An avowed perfectionist from an early age, Ford was rearranging furniture at the age of six and offering his mother advice on her hair and shoes. The designer, author, film director and chairman of the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) is one of the most successful people working in fashion today.
Born in Austin, Texas, Ford grew up in the suburbs of Houston and Santa Fe, New Mexico. He briefly attended New York University, where he studied art history before dropping out to pursue acting. He became a regular at Studio 54, with its decadent nightlife later informing his high-octane fashion. He studied architecture at Parsons School of Design before shifting his focus to fashion and spending time at the Parsons Paris campus, graduating in 1985. The rest of the decade he worked for designers Perry Ellis and Cathy Hardwick. In 1990, Gucci’s creative director Dawn Mello hired him as a womens-wear designer.
At the time, the Italian label was better known for leather goods than luxury fashion. It was also nearly bankrupt. After Mello left in 1994, following a Bahrain-based investment group becoming Gucci’s majority shareholder, Ford was named creative director. He soon infused the brand with a fresh sensuality and bold style. His fall 1995 show, 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. He also cranked up the seduction in the provocative ads for the fashion house, particularly with regard to campaigns for Yves Saint Laurent, which Gucci 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. The brand has expanded into womens wear, beauty, accessories — vintage Tom Ford handbags are universally adored by celebrities and collectors alike — as well as eyewear and fragrance, with the unisex Black Orchid introduced in 2006. Ford broke into film directing with the critically acclaimed A Single Man in 2009 and Nocturnal Animals in 2016, continuing to blur the boundaries between fashion and culture.
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Tom Ford FT 5056 Rectangle Eyeglasses Solstice Sunglasses With Box
By Tom Ford
Located in New York, NY
Tom Ford FT 5056 Rectangle Eye glasses Features Frame Only Frame Material Metal Lens Type UV Lens Width 52 mm lens Metal Type Gunmetal General Frame Shape Optical Frame...
Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent S/S 2004 Silk Orange Top and Skirt Set Fr 38/40
By Tom Ford, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Montgomery, TX
Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Silk Orange Top Skirt Set S/S 2004 Collection 100% Orange Silk Top - French size 38, Velvet Buttons Closure, New with Tag. Measurements: Length - fro...
Tom Ford New Dress with Cut outs
By Tom Ford
Located in Water Mill, NY
An incredible dress from Tom Ford in off white silk. It has a plunging neckline, long sleeves with zippers at the wrists and black mesh covered oval cut outs at the side hips, side ...
Tom Ford Metallic Leather Pumps
By Tom Ford
Located in London, GB
Tom Ford Metallic Leather Pumps Metallic silver heels crafted from leather with a metallic gold leather lining. Featuring a pointed toe and an iconic metal spike heel. Rrp Approx....
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2004 Tom Ford for Gucci Wool Coat
By Tom Ford, Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
2004 Tom Ford for Gucci Runway Wool Coat Size 40 Color: Aubergine Finished with belt Made in Italy Unworn, but there is two minor holes on the lining
Tom Ford Dramatic Blue "Circle" Sleeve Cocktail Dress with Exposed Back 2013
By Tom Ford
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer an iconic Tom Ford circle dress featuring dramatic fluted sleeves that connect to the body to form a circular design, a fitted body, a sexy e...
Black front and purple back ( dégradé) high boots in calfskin Tom Ford
By Tom Ford
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black front and purple back ( dégradé) high boots in calfskin. Shoe Size : 37 ( It) Heels height = 10 cm Boots height = 68 cm
F/W 2000 Gucci by Tom Ford Gold Leather Dionysus Clutch Crossbody Shoulder Bag
By Tom Ford, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a gold-covered multi-style Gucci envelope bag designed by Tom Ford. Constructed entirely of gold-colored leather and finished with gold a...
GUCCI Tom Ford black wooly curved pocket high waist flare trousers IT38 XS
By Tom Ford, Gucci
Located in Hong Kong, NT
GUCCI Tom Ford black wooly curved pocket high waist flare trousers IT38 XS Reference: CNPG/A00164 Brand: Gucci Designer: Tom Ford Material: Feels like wool Color: Black Pattern: Soli...
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NWT Tom Ford FW 2016 Collection Mink Fur Coat White Orange Pink Black M Oversize
By Tom Ford
Located in Montgomery, TX
TOM FORD triangle-pattern long fur coat. Designer size M ( oversize style, pit to pit up to 24" ) Dyed Mink (Italy) Fur and Dyed Nutria (Italy) Colors -...
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TOM FORD taupe rcoc embossed calfskin gold TF logo kitten heel sandal EU36
By Tom Ford
Located in Hong Kong, NT
TOM FORD taupe rcoc embossed calfskin gold TF logo kitten heel sandal EU36 Reference: TGAS/F00252 Brand: Tom Ford Material: Leather Color: Nude, Gold Pattern: Animal Print Closure: S...
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GUCCI TOM FORD 1999 Vintage Runway pink floral cutout leather strap dress IT42 M
By Gucci, Tom Ford
Located in Hong Kong, NT
GUCCI TOM FORD 1999 Vintage Runway pink floral cutout leather strap dress IT42 M Reference: TGAS/D00469 Brand: Gucci Designer: Tom Ford Collection: Runway Material: Silk, Leather Col...
Rare Late 90s Tom Ford for Gucci Size 42 / 8 / 10 Black Silk Jumpsuit Racerback
By Tom Ford, Gucci
Located in San Diego, CA
Super rare vintage 1990s brand new with tags FW 1997 Gucci, by Tom Ford black silk jumpsuit! So much style to this amazing piece, that has never been worn! Chic style, with a slouchy...
New Tom Ford for Gucci Gold Leather and Snakeskin Shoes Pumps 11B
By Tom Ford
Located in Montgomery, TX
Tom Ford for Gucci Gold Leather Platform Shoes Pumps Designer Size - 11 B 2004 Collection Snake Gold-tone Covered Heel - 5 inches Leather Straps Color - Gold Platform Approx. - 0.5 i...
Tom Ford purple cocktail dress
By Tom Ford
Located in New York, NY
Tom Ford purple cocktail dress Long Sleeve with V-Neck Concealed Zip Closure at Back Size - XS Fabric: Not listed, feels like synthetic blend Condition - perfect ........Additional ...
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rare GUCCI Tom Ford 1996 Vintage gold GG chain belt print cotton shirt IT38 XS
By Tom Ford, Gucci
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare GUCCI Tom Ford 1996 Vintage pink gold GG chain belt print cotton shirt IT38 XS Reference: TGAS/F00127 Brand: Gucci Designer: Tom Ford Collection: 1996 Material: Cotton Color: Pi...
Gucci by Tom Ford Autumn Winter 2000
By Tom Ford, Gucci
Located in Shibuya-Ku, 13
Shoulder Width : 35.5cm Bust : 86cm Waist : 73cm Hip : 92cm Sleeve Length : 62cm Length : 99.5cm Black WJA00014855
Tom Ford Mirror Embellished High-Neck Top Size XS
By Tom Ford
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Good. Minor wear to top is evident. Loose thread near the bottom of the zip and slight tarnishing top zip. Multiple mirror pieces have become unstitched on both sleeves,...
Tom ford Aviator Tortoise Dark Havana FT0929 Sunglasses
By Tom Ford
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Frame Width 5.75" Opening Width 4.5" Minor wear, great overall condition.
Vintage Tom Ford for Gucci F/W 2001 Feather Crystal Earrings Museum Italy
By Tom Ford, Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
Tom Ford for Gucci Earrings F/W 2001 Collection Super Rare and Hard to Find!!! Black Feather and Crystal Earrings New with box. Same Earrings featured in Florence Gucci Museum!
Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford black silk organza evening gown, c. 2002
By Tom Ford, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in London, GB
Autumn/Winter 2002 Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent evening gown in black silk organza, the nature of this fabric is very light floaty and semi sheer. The dress is designed to hang...
TOM FORD sage green AMY Oval Sunglasses TF382
By Tom Ford
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Tom Ford TF382 Amy oval sunglasses in sage green acetate and soft gradient lenses. Have been worn and are in excellent condition. Come with case. Measurements Model ...
2000s Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford Leopard Print Sleeveless Silk Blouse
By Tom Ford, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
2000s YSL by Tom Ford Leopard print sleeveless silk blouse/top. Size: SM/MED 2/4/6. Marked size: 36F Bust: 34 inches This Garment has been professionally Dry Cleaned and Ready to wear.
Important Tom Ford for Gucci Black Vintage High Waisted 1990s 90s Shorts
By Gucci, Tom Ford
Located in San Diego, CA
Important and rare vintage GUCCI, by TOM FORD, black high waisted pleated shorts! Super comfortable while remaining incredibly stylish! 62% Cotton, 32% Rayon. Matte gold button at si...
GUCCI 1997 Tom Ford Vintage orange black gradient striped shirt IT40 S
By Gucci, Tom Ford
Located in Hong Kong, NT
GUCCI 1997 Tom Ford Vintage orange black gradient striped shirt IT40 S Reference: CNPG/A00154 Brand: Gucci Designer: Tom Ford Material: Feels like silk Color: Orange, Black Pattern: ...
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GUCCI Tom Ford Vintage brown wool mohair mid waist back slit pencil skirt IT40 S
By Tom Ford, Gucci
Located in Hong Kong, NT
GUCCI Tom Ford Vintage brown wool mohair mid waist back slit pencil skirt IT40 S Reference: GIYG/A00368 Brand: Gucci Designer: Tom Ford Material: Wool, Mohair Color: Brown Pattern: S...
GUCCI Tom Ford 2001 Vintage grey nude mesh 3D cut cup fashion bra M
By Gucci, Tom Ford
Located in Hong Kong, NT
GUCCI Tom Ford 2001 Vintage grey nude mesh 3D cut cup fashion bra M Reference: PYCN/A00081 Brand: Gucci Designer: Tom Ford Collection: SS 2001 Material: Polyamide, Blend Color: Grey,...
TOM FORD for GUCCI 2004 Collection Leather Chevron Black Jacket It. 40 - US 4
By Gucci, Tom Ford
Located in Montgomery, TX
TOM FORD for GUCCI Black Leather Jacket Italian Size 40 - US 4 2004 Collection 100% Leather, Black Color, Chevron Pattern, Zip Closure. Two ...
Tom Ford Padlock and Key Aqua Strappy Pointed Toe Heeled Sandals 38
By Tom Ford
Located in Mechanicsville, VA
Tom Ford Padlock and Key Heeled Sandals Color Aqua Size 38EU Heel height 3.5in Leather upper Leather sole Gold finished hardware Adjustable buckle Stilleto high heel In original b...
Tom Ford Red Cheetah Dress
By Tom Ford
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ultra chic Tom Ford hooded long red cheetah print dress. Wonderful entrance making impact! Fashioned of body hugging jersey, fully lined with interi...
TOM FORD metallic gold leather TASSELED LACE UP Flat Sandals Shoes 40
By Tom Ford
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Tom Ford tasseled lace-up flat sandals in metallic gold leather. Brand new. Come with dust bags. Measurements Imprinted Size 40 Shoe Size 40 Inside Sole 27cm (10.5in...
Tom Ford, Shelton tuxedo jacket in blue purple
By Tom Ford
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Tom Ford, Shelton tuxedo jacket in blue purple. The item is new - unworn. CONDITION: new - unworn SIZE: 50R - L MEASUREMENTS: length 80 cm, width 50 cm, waist 46 cm, shoulder wid...
Tom Ford Padlock Chain Ankle Strap Heels – EU 41
By Tom Ford
Located in Amman, JO
Tom Ford Padlock Chain Ankle Strap Heels – Black & Gold Iconic Tom Ford strappy heels crafted in sleek black leather, featuring signature gold-tone chain and padlock detailing at th...
Tom Ford for Gucci 2004 Collection Black Leather Cocktail Dress It. 44 - US 8
By Gucci, Tom Ford
Located in Montgomery, TX
Tom Ford for Gucci Black Leather Cocktail Dress 2004 Collection Italian size 44 Color - Black. 100% Super Soft Leather, Fully Lined, Side Zip Closure. Measurements: Length - 40 inch...
Tom Ford Black Gold Stiletto Ankle Boots.
By Tom Ford
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Tom Ford Black Gold Stiletto Ankle Boots. This piece has some small marks on the leather but is in very good condition. Comes with the original dustbag.
Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent F/W 2004 Chinoiserie Tuxedo Jacket Fr.42 US 10
By Tom Ford, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Montgomery, TX
Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Chinoiserie Tuxedo Smoking Jacket French size 42 - US 10 Timeless Classy and Rare F/W 2004 Runway Collection Created from Exquisite Chinese Symbol Fa...
TOM FORD gunmetal & brown KEN AVIATOR Sunglasses TF1095
By Tom Ford
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Tom Ford Ken sunglasses in shiny gunmetal embody classic aviator styling with a luxurious twist. Featuring brown lenses, a refined brown leather bridge, and torto...
Gucci by Tom Ford S/S 2004 Cutout Black Dress
By Tom Ford
Located in Naples, FL
Gucci by Tom Ford S/S 2004 Cutout Black Dress IT 42 Gucci dress with tiered accents, square neckline and concealed zip closure at side.
TOM FORD black wool ZIP FRONT Coat Jacket 38 XS
By Tom Ford
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Tom Ford zip front coat in black wool (99%) and silk (1%). Features zipper pockets on the sides, zipper cuffs and zipper chest. Slit on the back. Closes with half zip...
Tom Ford Crystal Embellished Statement Dress F/W 2011 Size 38IT
By Tom Ford
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Tom Ford - Olive gray, Swarovski crystal lace embellished dress. The lace dress is lined in sheer nude fabric and has an invisible zipper for closure.
Tom Ford Silver & Black Leopard Print Sequin Leggings 2018
By Tom Ford
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a pair of Tom Ford sequin leggings featuring a leopard print in silver and black sequins, a sexy slim fit, ankle zippers, an elastic waistban...
2002 Vintage Tom Ford for Gucci Hand Embroidered skirt in Pearl 40 - 4
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Tom Ford
Located in Montgomery, TX
2002 Vintage Tom Ford for Gucci Hand Embroidered skirt It Size 40 - US 4 Waist 16" hips 18", length 27" Color: Pearl 50% Cotton, 50% Rayon; Lining 100% chi...
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Tom Ford Black Draped Tulle Leather Trim Top
By Tom Ford
Located in London, GB
Ultra luxe, slinky chic Tom Ford draped top. Bought for €1290 and new with tags. Made from super stretchy black viscose tulle with delicate lamb leather trim to neck. It has a super ...
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TOM FORD mustard yellow calf hair gold chain velvet moccasin loafers UK8 EU42
By Tom Ford
Located in Hong Kong, NT
TOM FORD mustard yellow calf hair gold chain velvet moccasin loafers UK8 EU42 Reference: TGAS/F00050 Brand: Tom Ford Material: Calf Hair, Velvet Color: Yellow, Gold Pattern: Solid Cl...
New TOM FORD for GUCCI 2004 Collection Leather Chevron Black Jacket It 42 - US 6
By Tom Ford, Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
New TOM FORD for GUCCI Leather Jacket Italian Size 42 - US 6 F/W 2004 Collection 100% Leather, Black Color, Chevron Pattern, Two Side Zip Pocket...
New $1790 Tom Ford Gold Metallic Snake Lace-Up Cut-Out Shoes Sandals It 37 US 7
By Tom Ford
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Tom Ford Snake Lace-Up Shoes Sandals Designer size - 37 ( US 7 ) Cage-style sandals have been crafted in Italy from tactile metallic gold snake. Set on a thin stiletto heel, this...
Tom Ford for Gucci 2003 Collection Silk Corset Top Cocktail Dress 40
By Tom Ford
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Tom Ford for Gucci Silk Cocktail Dress F/W 2003 Collection Color - Chocolate Italian Size 40 This sexy dress features a corset top and cowl back with lots of strap and top-stitch...
S/S 2004 Vintage Tom Ford for Gucci Strapless Black Silk Dress 40
By Gucci, Tom Ford
Located in Montgomery, TX
S/S 2004 Vintage Tom Ford for Gucci Strapless Black Silk Dress It Size 40 - US 4 90% Silk, 10% Spandex Made in Italy Excellent condition If you want to complete the runway look then you might want these incredible gold python shoes...
TOM FORD black 2016 LEATHER BELTED BOILED WOOL Blazer Jacket 40 S
By Tom Ford
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Tom Ford belted blazer jacket in black boiled fleece wool (100%). Fall/winter 2016 collection. Features buttoned cuffs, two sewn shut flap pockets and one sewn shut sl...
Tom Ford, Black Camo blazer
By Tom Ford
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Tom Ford, Black Camo blazer. The item is new - unworn. CONDITION: new - unworn SIZE: IT52 - XL MEASUREMENTS: length 80.5 cm, width 53 cm, waist 49 cm, shoulder width 47 cm, sleev...
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Rare Tom Ford "Atticus" Man Smoking Jacket IT48
By Tom Ford
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Extremely rare brand new smoking jacket by Tom Ford "Atticus" model Fancy silver print Visible stitching Polyamide (82%) and silk Single botton Shawl revers Three pockets Shoulder cm...
Yves Saint Laurent Tom Ford Slim Straight Leg Fine Denim Black Jeans, ss 2003
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Tom Ford
Located in Chicago, IL
Sleekly designed by Tom Ford, these Yves Saint Laurent Spring/Summer 2003 slim high-waisted straight-leg jeans feature fine stretch-cotton denim, rear tucks, five pockets, and five b...
TOM FORD for GUCCI S/S 2001 Corset Leather Detail Cocktail Black Dress 40 - 2/4
By Gucci, Tom Ford
Located in Montgomery, TX
TOM FORD for GUCCI Black Corset Cocktail Dress S/S 2001 Runway Collection Italian Size 40 - US 2/4 Corset Style Dress, Leather Detail on Front and Back, Back Side Zip Closure, Stretc...
Tom Ford, Livia sunglasses with tortoise print
By Tom Ford
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Tom Ford, Livia sunglasses with tortoise print. This item is in very good condition.
Tom Ford for Gucci 2003 Collection Silk Nude Stretch Bandage Dress It.38 - US 4
By Gucci, Tom Ford
Located in Montgomery, TX
Tom Ford for Gucci Nude Bandage Cocktail Dress Italian size 38 - US 4 2003 Collection Nude Stretchy Sexy Bandage Dress Side Zip Closure 71% Silk, 20% Nylon, 9% Spandex Made in Italy ...
Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent F/W 2001 Black Stretch Sweater Runway Top It. S
By Tom Ford, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Montgomery, TX
Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Black Stretch Top Fall/Winter Runway 2001 Collection Italian size S Color - Black, Woven Shredded Silk Ribbon Detailing, Fabric Trimming -100% Silk. M...
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TOM FORD cognac brown OMBRE DRAPED SLEEVE LEATHER Blouse Shirt 38 XS
By Tom Ford
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Tom Ford draped long sleeve blouse in cognac ombre leather with a square neck. Closes on the back with a concealed zipper. Lined in silk (100%). Has been worn and is i...
Tom Ford, Pink and brown frame
By Tom Ford
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Tom Ford, Pink and brown frame. Lenses are on prescription and need to be changed.
Tom Ford, Hudson aviator in gold and brown
By Tom Ford
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Tom Ford, Hudson aviator in gold and brown. The item is in very good condition.
Tom Ford, Zappa TF1173 sunglasses in black
By Tom Ford
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Tom Ford, Zappa TF1173 sunglasses in black. The item is in very good condition and comes with case and dust cloth.