By Tom Ford, animal print viscose dress.

Gucci's S/S 2000 collection, directed by Tom Ford, is one of the most celebrated collections of this creative direction; focused on animal prints, it achieved great success also thanks to the advertising campaign shot by Mario Testino.

This dress is a midi sheath dress with a deep neckline, featuring ruched black leather straps with a logoed metal plaque.

Condition: excellent condition (the straps show some signs of wear).

Composition: viscose, leather and metal. Gucci python print dress

Size: Italian 38.

Dimensions: bust 42 cm, length 96 cm.

Guccio Gucci, founder of the Maison, was born in Florence on March 26, 1881. In 1897, the young Florentine moved to London, where he worked as a porter at The Savoy hotel; the allure of the jet-set and the fascination with an affluent lifestyle and beauty drove him to open his boutique;

Guccio drew inspiration from luxury and quality, gradually expanding the product range to include other fashion accessories such as bags, belts, and gloves. From there, the brand began its ascent to great success. The small business started by one man expanded to include the entire Gucci family; as a designer, Guccio aimed to create timeless pieces and recognized that the highest standards of craftsmanship would command a higher price.

A decisive year for the Gucci family was 1994: Tom Ford became the brand's creative director. During his 10 years at Gucci, Tom Ford revolutionized the brand, infusing it with sensuality and glamour. Gucci became one of the most coveted brands, thanks to its cut-out dresses, metallic details, sensual silk shirts, and deluxe velvet dresses. Gucci python print dress