Spotlight Feature: Tom Ford
With rumors of a possible sale of the $3 billion brand over the summer, Tom Ford put on a show that proved that if he was going to go out, he was going to celebrate. His SS23 show was a culmination of the different chapters of his career tying in iconic silhouettes and defining elements from his days at Gucci and Saint Laurent to create a cohesive collection that oozed glitz and glamour.
Compared to recent seasons which marked a toned down direction for Ford, this collection amped up the embellishments with seas of sequins, lingerie and intricate embroideries and clear references to Studio 54 fashions and rodeo-esque Western motifs. The collection was infused with 80’s nostalgia with full sequined looks paired with oversized hoop earrings giving the impression of disco balls.
The menswear didn’t disappoint either, with the standout look of the season being a leather blazer paired with a dainty jockstrap replete with a lace short.
If this is good-bye, Tom Ford certainly produced a fitting grand finale.
