Renowned fashion designer Tom Ford has bid farewell to the fashion industry in a remarkable manner by launching his final women’s ready-to-wear collection, titled ‘Tom Ford Archive’. This collection serves as a beautiful tribute to Ford’s iconic design legacy, showcasing reissued versions of his favorite looks throughout the years.
The fall 2023 collection features some of Tom Ford’s most famous pieces, including the sculpted pink breastplate and maxi skirt from the spring 2020 collection, the white cape gown famously worn by Gwyneth Paltrow at the 2012 Oscars, and the stunning sheer black lace gown seen on his fall 2020 Hollywood runway.
However, Ford’s homage in this collection extends beyond apparel to include his most popular shoes. Among the highlights are the stiletto-heeled gladiator boots from his spring 2013 runway show and the crystal-encrusted yellow leopard-printed slingback heels from his fall 2018 collection.
To add to the grandeur of the collection’s launch, Tom Ford collaborated with longtime partner and renowned photographer Steven Klein to create a star-studded campaign. The campaign features famous models and muses such as Karlie Kloss, Amber Valletta, Karen Elson, Joan Smalls, and Caroline Trentini. These muses are captured posing and strutting in light-up boxes, injecting a touch of glamour and intrigue into the final collection.
After a successful 13-year run, Tom Ford has decided to step away from his eponymous label. In November of the previous year, Estée Lauder acquired the brand in a deal worth $2.8 billion. Although a successor to the Tom Ford label has not been announced yet, critics and fans eagerly anticipate the next chapter in the fashion world.
To learn more about Tom Ford’s final collection and his notable contributions to the fashion industry, you can visit the official Tom Ford website (https://www.tomford.com/) and Vogue’s feature on the designer (https://www.vogue.com/fashion-designer/tom-ford). These links provide further insights into the iconic legacy of Tom Ford and the significant impact he has made throughout his career.
