By Tom Ford, ribbed long-sleeve top.

Gucci by Tom Ford ribbed long-sleeve top With his first collection as creative director for Fall/Winter 1995, Ford redefined the Gucci aesthetic: a bold, seductive, and luxurious style. Drawing inspiration from '70s glamour, he introduced iconic pieces such as jersey dresses, low-cut silk shirts, low-rise trousers, patent leather boots, and provocative details. His runway shows were disruptive, sensual, and spectacular events that repositioned the brand among the most coveted names in the world.

Marketing, driven by highly erotic and sophisticated imagery, helped create an unmistakable Gucci aesthetic. The brand's iconography — logo, leather, horsebit, gold details — was reinvented with a modern twist. In just a few years, Tom Ford transformed Gucci into a global luxury powerhouse.

During his tenure, Ford also contributed to the revival of Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, taking on a key role within the Gucci Group (now part of the Kering group).

His period at Gucci concluded in 2004, following disagreements with management over creative control. In ten years, Ford doubled the brand's value and created a powerful aesthetic legacy that remains a source of inspiration today.

His vision defined an era: Gucci under Tom Ford became synonymous with sophisticated eroticism, power, and style, marking a spectacular rebirth for the Italian maison.