Count on Tom Ford to keep fanatics of his creations on the tips of their toes. The designer took his eponymous line from the quintessential catwalk – usually filled with throngs of fashion’s elite seated in the crowd – this season to give us something a little…different. The vibe was slightly more intimate, but electric: consistent with what Studio 54 and Soul Train were in their heydays. But instead of a jubilant Diana Ross shimmying and cutting a rug with Andy Warhol, models danced to Lady Gaga’s pulsating new single “I Want Your Love”, as the singer, herself, played emcee – and model – to Tom Ford’s beautifully clad affair.
There were tons of 70’s inspired looks for this season’s assortment. Taking references from an era as glamorous as disco made this collection an eye-catching one.
Colorful party dresses bedecked in sequins and embellishments glistened under a lit runway as models grooved and sashayed.
The silhouette was a bit more relaxed for Ford this season. Wide leg trousers, tops, and even coats seemed to flow effortlessly with each move; almost weightless in a sense.
Ford is never one to shy away from textures, and his play on them this season was as impeccable as the last. The standouts? A gold lamé, croc-embossed overcoat, lightweight cropped jackets peppered with evenly spaced grommets, scores of silk, and slinky lace dresses and tops perfect for next season’s best dressed socialite.
Though the collection was more concise than usual, there wasn’t much more needed. There was just enough glitz and glamour to liven up a season where everything seems to be on the cusp of blossoming. The likes of Beyoncé, Rihanna, and Jennifer Lopez are certain to add a few pieces to their wardrobes. Tom Ford proved once again that when it comes to womenswear, he knows exactly what his customer wants and how confident, sexy and commanding she wants to feel while she wears him. And with a collection as dynamic as this, we can’t help but wonder when and where the next soirée will be.
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