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Tom Ford’s tenure at Gucci was a key moment in fashion history. In 1992 the Texan designer was appointed design director, and in 1994, creative director. His aesthetic of pared-down minimalism and understated yet flirty luxury became iconic. From the house of Gucci''s Fall 1996 collection, this sophisticated shoulder bag embodies Ford''s design language. The twin of it in brown pony was photographed for the design house's ad campaign (see the picture after the label shot). Vogue Runway writes about the Fall 1996 collection: "Tom Ford’s super-sexy Fall 1995 show for Gucci was, as Vogue’s Sarah Mower has put it, “one of those hitting-in-the-solar-plexus moments” for the fashion set. Two seasons later, his Fall 1996 show had the same effect for a much broader audience, now receptive to Ford...

Early pieces by Dolce & Gabbana are very rare and hard to come by. This treasure, like several others that will be listed gradually comes direct from a German socialite and fashion c...