Tom Ford

Tom Ford #1

by Bridget Foley, Anna Wintour (Foreword), Graydon Carter (Introduction)

Tom Ford has become one of fashion's great icons. He transformed Gucci from a moribund accessories label into one of the sexiest fashion brands in the world. His designs have increased sales at Gucci tenfold and have helped build the Gucci brand into the luxury goods conglomerate that it is today. Ford brought a hard-edged style synonymous with 21st century glamour to his clothes, and Hollywood sat up and took note.

This book is a complete catalogue of Ford's design work for both Gucci and Yves Saint Laurent from 1994 to 2004. It chronicles not only Ford's clothing and accessories designs for both houses, but also explores Ford's grand vision for the complete design of a brand, including architecture, store design, and advertising.

Tom Ford features more than 200 photographs by Richard Avedon, Mario Testino, Steven Meisel, Helmut Newton, Herb Ritts, Terry Richardson, Craig McDean, Todd Eberle, and numerous other photographers including many previously unpublished images.

Published to coincide with his departure from Gucci, this book has been created with Ford's full cooperation and every page reflects his exceptional taste. It is Ford's testament to a career of singular moments reinventing the boundaries of style and sensuality in clothing.

Genres: Fashion, Coffee Table Books, Nonfiction, Art, Photography, Biography

414 pages, Hardcover

First published November 8, 2004

About the author

Bridget Foley is the executive editor and chief style critic of W magazine and Womens Wear Daily.

Reviews

[Camilla Nielsen · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is probably the holy grail of coffee table books. There are not many fashionable homes out there you can visit without finding this book and there is a reason for it. It has a really sleek and stylish look and is filled with great and fashionable photos. A definite must have for any fashion-lover and stylish home.

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[Henry · Rating 5 out of 5]

- Sex: Ford's biggest appeal is sex, however, Ford doesn't sell sex: Ford sells the imagery of sex

- Ford doesn't intend to build sexual clothing. Rather, Ford intend to build wardrobe that essentiate a person's feature: he believes that a person looks better naked than clothed: he sells a fantasy, an act

[Kar Wai Ng · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the biggest books, metaphorically and literally, that I have ever read. Amazing details on how Tom Ford shaped the Gucci empire into a luxury brand. Features a lot of iconic and breath-taking Gucci's past advertisements and unpublished iamges. A foreword by Anna Wintour made this book even a better read.

A must read if you like Gucci and YSL.

[Jo · Rating 2 out of 5]

does this count?

[Sandra Espinet · Rating 5 out of 5]

How could I not add Tom Ford's book to my coffee table collection?! I love this book and all the striking photos in it. I am a huge Tom Ford fan and I adore his style and his ability to continually change the world of fashion. Everything he creates has such emotion and such impact, including this book. He is a true artist and one of the most prolific designers of our time.

[Céline · Rating 5 out of 5]

WORTH EVERY PENNY !

A la hauteur du perfectionnisme de Tom Ford (beside some pictures, où l'agrandissement photographique est raté).

A piece of art to have in your leaving room.

[Deepak Bassi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great coffee table book!

[Edie Lee · Rating 3 out of 5]

If you like incredibly sexy photos of incredibly sexy people (male and female) in incredibly sexy clothes, then this book is perfect. But this iconic coffee table book didn’t do anything for me.

[LeeTravelGoddess · Rating 3 out of 5]

Lots of nudity… I’m not sure I expected that.

[Blair · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wow! A stunning coffee table book detailing Tom Ford's epic overhaul of the Gucci brand. Amazing photography, original sketches, and a foreword by Anna Wintour. This book cements Tom Ford's status as one of the sexiest and most forward-thinking designers of our generation. If only my boyfriend would actually let me put this book on the coffee table!

[Gustavo Zepeda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Favorite fashion book. Tom has been my favorite American designer since the day I put my eyes on his work at Gucci. He's way of thinking of the fashion business is incredible. Will always cherish the knowledge I acquired form this book and the amazingness that is Mr. Ford.

[Michelle Saar · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mmmm...

[Maylana · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it!!!

[Trish · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a book about Tom Ford. I liked seeing his work.