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Tom Ford Evening Dresses and Gowns

American, b. 1961

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, accessoriesvintage 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 pink and black silk multi panelled evening maxi dress, fw 2015
By Tom Ford
Located in London, GB
▪ Tom Ford multicoloured evening dress ▪ 100% Silk ▪ Undulating panels in fuchsia, champagne pink and black ▪ Black velvet bodice ▪ Black tinsel panel ▪ High leg slit at centre ba...
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2010s Italian Tom Ford Evening Dresses and Gowns

NWT Tom Ford FW 2023 Venetian Red Silk-Georgette Evening Cape Dress Italian 38
By Tom Ford
Located in Montgomery, TX
Tom Ford Venetian Red Silk-Georgette Evening Cape Dress Italian size - 38 F/W 2023 Collection TOM FORD's Fall '23 collection was the founder's swan song before stepping down, highlig...
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2010s Italian Tom Ford Evening Dresses and Gowns

Tom Ford silk organza evening dress in a lattice of blue glass beads, ss 2013
By Tom Ford
Located in London, GB
▪ Evening dress comprising; skirt and top ▪ Constructed with black silk organza and a lattice of blue glass beads ▪ Skirt formed from pieced strips ▪ Matching bodice with sheer nec...
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2010s Italian Tom Ford Evening Dresses and Gowns

Tom Ford Limited Deco Inspired Deep Blue Beaded Evening Dress
By Tom Ford
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tom Ford deco inspired hand beaded evening dress. Boasts rich beautiful cobalt blue bugle beads all hand sewn atop black silk organza extending down to skirt featuring open work fringe to showcasing lots of leg. Dress is 1 piece with additional over top. The color is a very rich saturated cobalt blue so, in lighting, the beads twinkle, sparkle and shimmer. In addition, the striking deco style mimics that of 20’s expensive heavily beaded dresses...
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21st Century and Contemporary Tom Ford Evening Dresses and Gowns

Tom Ford "WOW" $27K Bronze Beaded Cut-Out Mini Evening Dress New!
By Tom Ford, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tom Ford"s runway evening dress is a visually exciting entrance piece. Features hand beaded bronze bugle beads overlaid on silk net. Sexy style ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Tom Ford Evening Dresses and Gowns

Tom Ford copper sequin and velvet multi panelled evening maxi dress, fw 2015
By Tom Ford
Located in London, GB
▪ Tom Ford copper sequin evening maxi dress ▪ Undulating velvet and silk panels ▪ Cut outs at shoulders ▪ High leg slit at centre back ▪ IT 38 - FR 34 - UK 6 - US 2 ▪ Fall-Winter 2015
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2010s Italian Tom Ford Evening Dresses and Gowns

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Tom Ford Evening Dresses and Gowns

Gucci by Tom Ford yellow silk charmeuse cocktail dress
By Gucci, Tom Ford
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Gucci by Tom Ford yellow silk charmeuse cocktail dress with leather collar. Bust: 32"/ Waist: 26"/ Hip: 32". Size: 2
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Early 2000s Italian Tom Ford Evening Dresses and Gowns

Tom Ford for Gucci Silk Python Print Dress SS 2000
By Gucci, Tom Ford
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous iconic python print silk jersey dress from Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 2000 collection in shades of grey. It has a leather cord closing with a Gucci inscribed silver metal cl...
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Early 2000s Italian Tom Ford Evening Dresses and Gowns

Tom Ford for Gucci New Silk Velvet Dress F/W 2001
By Gucci, Tom Ford
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous black silk velvet dress from Gucci as worn in a 2001 ad campaign. It has a square neckline with the center bust highlighted with sheer areas which contrast with the rich v...
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Early 2000s Italian Tom Ford Evening Dresses and Gowns

Tom Ford For Gucci Cut Out Silk Dress S/S 2000
By Gucci, Tom Ford
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous iconic black silk jersey dress from Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 2000 collection. It is a simply cut easy to wear dress with a chain neckline onto which the front and back of the dress are gathered. There is a small silver Gucci embossed...
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Early 2000s Italian Tom Ford Evening Dresses and Gowns

Tom Ford for Gucci Lavender Silk Halter Dress S/S 2003
By Gucci, Tom Ford
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous lavender stretch silk dress by Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 2003 collection. It has a plunging front neckline and racer back with multiple sea...
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Early 2000s Italian Tom Ford Evening Dresses and Gowns

Gucci by Tom Ford runway fall 2001 100% silk black bustier post-it dress
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Tom Ford
Located in Antwerp, BE
Gucci by Tom Ford fall 2001 black post-it bustier dress Iconic and highly collectible. Inside attached bustier to hold the dress equipped with a side zipp...
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Early 2000s Italian Tom Ford Evening Dresses and Gowns

Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Black Silk Dress 2004
By Tom Ford
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent black silk dress featuring structured collar and shoulder details with back zipper closure. Runway pie...
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Early 2000s Tom Ford Evening Dresses and Gowns

TomFord 2001 1stYearYSL Silk PlungingV Ruched Draped Black MaxiDress EveningGown
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Tom Ford
Located in Chicago, IL
For his first collection for Yves Saint Laurent Paris/Rive Gauche while also creative director at Gucci, American Tom Ford designed this Spring/Summer 2001 black formal evening gown ...
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Early 2000s French Tom Ford Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage F/W 2004 Look #27 Tom Ford for Gucci Silk Dress
By Gucci, Tom Ford
Located in Montgomery, TX
GUCCI SILK DRESS Designed by Tom Ford for his final GUCCI F/W 2004 ready-to-wear collection. Look #27 The most seductive and romantic dress ever! Con...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Tom Ford Evening Dresses and Gowns

Tom Ford $5750 Cobalt Blue Leopard Chantilly-Lace Mini Dress Italian 38
By Tom Ford
Located in Montgomery, TX
Tom Ford $5750 Cobalt Blue Leopard Chantilly-Lace Mini Dress 2021 Collection Italian size - 38 Cobalt blue Chantilly lace, Sheer mesh fabric with contrasting lace panels throughout. ...
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2010s Italian Tom Ford Evening Dresses and Gowns

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Tom Ford Evening Dresses and Gowns

2002 YSL Tom Ford Elegantly Erotic Cocktail Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent, Tom Ford
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tom Ford's F/W 2002 collection for Yves Saint Laurent was deliciously sexy, erotic, and just a bit wicked. Just gazing at the runway creations one couldn't help but want to wear,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Tom Ford Evening Dresses and Gowns

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 ...
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Early 2000s Italian Tom Ford Evening Dresses and Gowns

Tom Ford New Plunge 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 ...
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2010s Italian Tom Ford Evening Dresses and Gowns

Tom Ford For Gucci Dress with Cut outs
By Tom Ford, Gucci
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black fine stretch silk dress from Tom Ford for Gucci. It has 3/4 length sleeves, slits at the side hem and a fine strap crossing the upper chest and back. There is a ribb...
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Early 2000s Italian Tom Ford Evening Dresses and Gowns

Tom Ford for Gucci F/W 2003 Ruby Red Corset Belt Silk Dress It. 40 - 4
By Tom Ford
Located in Montgomery, TX
Tom Ford for Gucci Ruby Red Corset Belt Silk Dress Italian size 40 - US 4 F/W 2003 Collection 100% Silk, Detachable Corset Belt Made in Italy Excellent Con...
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Early 2000s Italian Tom Ford Evening Dresses and Gowns

S/S 1997 GUCCI by Tom Ford Slip Dress
By Gucci, Tom Ford
Located in Austin, TX
S/S 1997 GUCCI by Tom Ford Slip Dress black 72% rayon, 28" silk Condition: Excellent 23" bust, 23" waist, 24" hips, 60" length Size US 10 / IT 46
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1990s Italian Tom Ford Evening Dresses and Gowns

Tom Ford for Gucci F/W 2002 Collection Black Silk Lace-Up Dress Gown It 38
By Gucci, Tom Ford
Located in Montgomery, TX
Tom Ford for Gucci Black Silk Lace-Up Gown Italian Size 38 (may fit bigger sizes also because of lace) F/W 2002 Collection Backless to the waist with lacing down the entire length of...
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Early 2000s Italian Tom Ford Evening Dresses and Gowns

New Tom Ford Nude Embellished Chiffon Dress w/ Gold Sequin Pants 38 - 2
By Tom Ford
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Tom Ford Nude Embellished Chiffon Dress Italian size 38 - US 2 Tom Ford elevates evening wear to new heights with this striking ensemble. This nud...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Tom Ford Evening Dresses and Gowns

F/W 2001 Gucci Tom Ford Black Cut-Out Back Strapless Long Dress
By Gucci, Tom Ford
Located in Austin, TX
F/W 2001 Gucci Tom Ford Black Cut-Out Back Strapless Long Dress Condition: Excellent Viscose-Spandex-Silk Made in Italy Bust 32", Waist 23-39", Hips 31-45", Length: 52" from underar...
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Early 2000s Italian Tom Ford Evening Dresses and Gowns

New $20.000 Tom Ford *Broken Mirror* Lace Smokey Gray Crystal Beaded Dress It 42
By Tom Ford
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Tom Ford *Broken Mirror* Lace Faceted Crystal Embellished Dress Gown Tom Ford's First Womenswear Collection for his Eponimous Label Debuted in 2011. Italian size 42 Smokey Gray F...
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2010s Italian Tom Ford Evening Dresses and Gowns

Tom Ford 1st Collection F/W 2011 Black Lace Velvet Sexy Wrap Dress Italian 40
By Tom Ford
Located in Montgomery, TX
Tom Ford Black Lace and Velvet Sexy Wrap Dress Italian size - 40 Tom Ford's First Womenswear Collection for his Eponimous Label Debuted in 2011. Black Lace over the Nude Silk Lining,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Tom Ford Evening Dresses and Gowns

New Tom Ford Fur-Like Zebra Print Semi-Sheer Belted Shimmer Pleated Dress It 38
By Tom Ford
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Tom Ford Zebra Print Semi-Sheer Shimmer Belted Dress Designer size 38 Black and soft white colors. 66% Polyester, 34% Silk, Lining - 100% Silk. Fur-...
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2010s Italian Tom Ford Evening Dresses and Gowns

New Tom Ford for Gucci F/W 2002 Black Silk Gown with Leather Tie It. 44
By Gucci, Tom Ford
Located in Montgomery, TX
Tom Ford for Gucci Black Silk Gown Fall/Winter 2002 Collection Designer size 44 If you're looking for that incredible dress that Helen Hunt wore at the Osca...
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Early 2000s Italian Tom Ford Evening Dresses and Gowns

New Tom Ford Metallic Amethyst Lace Cocktail Dress 40 - 4
By Tom Ford
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Tom Ford Metallic Amethyst Lace Cocktail Dress It size 40 - US 4 92% Silk, 8% Elastane Fully lined, attached padded bra inside. Zipped sleeves, b...
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2010s Italian Tom Ford Evening Dresses and Gowns

TOM FORD black viscose BAT WING COCKTAIL Dress 38 XS
By Tom Ford
Located in Zürich, CH
Tom Ford knee-length bat sleeve dress in black viscose (100%) with satin cuffs, collar and side slit in black silk (100%). Has a gathered waist and asymmetric front part. Opens with ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Tom Ford Evening Dresses and Gowns

New Tom Ford Nude Cherry Blossom Embellished Asymmetric Wing Dress + Top It. 38
By Tom Ford
Located in Montgomery, TX
New TOM FORD Nude Black Cherry Blossom Sequin Embellished Dress Suit It size 38 - US 2 Silk Dress and Matching Sheer Chiffon Top Dress is Boned and Fully...
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2010s Italian Tom Ford Evening Dresses and Gowns

New Tom Ford for Gucci 2004 Collection Gold Embellished Cocktail Dress It. 42
By Tom Ford
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Tom Ford for Gucci Gold Cocktail Sexy Dress 2004 Collection Designer size 42 Mischa Barton wore the same dress for InStyle magazine! Exquisitely embe...
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Early 2000s Italian Tom Ford Evening Dresses and Gowns

New Tom Ford Leather-Trimmed Guipure Lace Mini Black Dress 36 - US 6
By Tom Ford
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Tom Ford Leather-Trimmed Guipure Lace Mini Black Dress Designer size 36 - US 6 Black Guipure Lace 64% acetate, 36% viscose; trim: 100% leather (...
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2010s Italian Tom Ford Evening Dresses and Gowns

Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 2000 Campaign Fully Beaded Python Cocktail Dress 42
By Tom Ford
Located in Montgomery, TX
Collectible Campaign Tom Ford for Gucci Fully Beaded Cocktail Dress. S/S 2000 Collection. Kate Moss for Vogue Magazine. It. size 42 - US 6 Fully Beaded in Python Pattern. Black Leath...
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Early 2000s Italian Tom Ford Evening Dresses and Gowns

Yves Saint Laurent By Tom Ford Tangerine Silk Blouse and Skirt set
By Tom Ford, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful summer Yves saint Laurent By Tom Ford. Sleeveless V neck blouse with dozens button and slightly flair skirt. Perfect for Beach cocktail party. Fit size 4/6 US Medium size B...
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Early 2000s French Tom Ford Evening Dresses and Gowns

New Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 2000 Campaign Fully Beaded Python Cocktail Dress 42
By Tom Ford
Located in Montgomery, TX
Collectible Campaign Tom Ford for Gucci Fully Beaded Cocktail Dress - New S/S 2000 Collection. Kate Moss for Vogue Magazine. It. size 42 - US 6 Fully Beaded in Python Pattern. Black ...
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Early 2000s Italian Tom Ford Evening Dresses and Gowns

Tom Ford for Gucci 2003 Collection Cut Out Open Back Studded Dress It. 42 - US 6
By Gucci, Tom Ford
Located in Montgomery, TX
Tom Ford for Gucci Rare Cut Out Studded Cocktail Dress Italian Size 42 - US 6 2003 Collection Super Sexy Black Studded Open Back Stretch Dress Gold...
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Early 2000s Italian Tom Ford Evening Dresses and Gowns

Tom Ford for Gucci 2003 Collection Cut Out Open Back Studded Dress It. 42 - US 6
By Gucci, Tom Ford
Located in Montgomery, TX
Rare Tom Ford for Gucci Rare Cut Out Studded Cocktail Dress Italian Size 42 - US 6 2003 Collection Super Sexy Black Studded Open Back Stretch Dress...
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Early 2000s Italian Tom Ford Evening Dresses and Gowns

1998 F/W GUCCI by Tom Ford Sheer Black Wrap Gown
By Gucci, Tom Ford
Located in Austin, TX
F/W 1998 Gucci by Tom Ford sheer black wrap gown with long sleeves Condition: Excellent 100% Silk Made in Italy Bust: 32-44", Wais...
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1990s Italian Tom Ford Evening Dresses and Gowns

Tom Ford Dramatic High Fashion Parisian Inspired Runway Gown New! Killer!
By Tom Ford
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tom Ford's dramatic high fashion gown from the designer's Spring 2012 collection. The sculptural silhouette channels the essence of an authentic French designer Haute Couture creat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Tom Ford Evening Dresses and Gowns

Tom Ford Signature Black Body Hugging Gown with Cape New!
By Tom Ford
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A signature style by Tom Ford in this version of a body hugging gown with high back kick pleat. A sheer black silk chiffon cape completes the look. Dramatic, elegant and sophisticate...
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21st Century and Contemporary Tom Ford Evening Dresses and Gowns

Tom Ford/Gwyneth Paltrow Iconic Oscar Gown & Cape New!
By Tom Ford
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Super stunning iconic Tom Ford evening gown with matching cape. Identical to the one worn by Gwyneth Paltrow to the Oscars. The gown fashion...
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21st Century and Contemporary Tom Ford Evening Dresses and Gowns

Tom Ford evening dresses and gowns for sale on 1stDibs.

Find an extraordinary range of authentic Tom Ford evening dresses and gowns available on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing our collection of unique vintage and designer fashion to elevate your daily look or to introduce new colors to the dazzling formal wear in your wardrobe, this designer’s body of work includes elements of red, blue, purple and other tones. Customers who are interested in this designer might also find the work of Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace, Donatella Versace, and Gianfranco Ferré appealing. On 1stDibs, find haute couture, vintage and designer Tom Ford evening dresses and gowns from top boutiques around the world. Tom Ford evening dresses and gowns prices can differ depending upon time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $563 and tops out at $24,500, while the average work can sell for $3,600.
Questions About Tom Ford Evening Dresses and Gowns
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    At Gucci, Tom Ford served as the creative director from 1994 to 2004. He infused the brand with fresh sensuality and a 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 brand. 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. The Fall 2000 ready-to-wear collection ranged from sultry silk evening dresses to plush belted coats. He also cranked up the seduction in the provocative ads for the fashion house. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of Gucci apparel and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024
    No, Tom Ford doesn't own Gucci. However, he has had a major impact on the Italian luxury fashion house, serving as its creative director from 1994 to 2004. He infused the brand with a fresh sensuality and bold style that helped revive Gucci, elevating it from the brink of bankruptcy to one of the most successful fashion houses. Explore a variety of Tom Ford for Gucci apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 7, 2024
    Two designers took over Gucci after Tom Ford left the Italian fashion house in 2004. John Ray headed up menswear designs, while Alessandra Facchinetti oversaw womenswear. Two years later, Frida Giannini became the creative director for the entire brand. During her tenure, she reimagined Gucci's Flora pattern, bringing feminine flair to the collection. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of Gucci apparel and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    No, Tom Ford does not currently make Gucci. However, the American fashion designer did design for Gucci in the past. He served as the creative director for the Italian luxury fashion house from 1994 to 2004, and many credit him for reviving the company, which struggled financially during the 1980s. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of Gucci apparel and accessories.

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