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Tom Ford

Designer, image-maker and architect of Gucci's 1990s reinvention

Tom Ford became one of the defining designers of late-20th-century luxury through his work at Gucci, later overseeing Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche before establishing the TOM FORD brand.

Tom Ford
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Houses & roles

Career milestones and recorded collection credits. Collection-year ranges identify seasons in our archive, not employment start and end dates. Roles at different houses can overlap.

YearsHouse & roleExplore at Sui Generis
1994–2004GucciCreative DirectorCollection archive →Read the house guide →
2000–2004Yves Saint Laurent Rive GaucheCreative DirectorCollection archive →Read the house guide →
2005–2023Tom FordFounder and designer; brand founded in 2005Collection archive →Read the house guide →

Reading the creative era

A Tom Ford attribution must be tied to the correct house and period. Gucci-era product, YSL Rive Gauche product and TOM FORD namesake product use different labels, identifiers and production systems.

Our house archives include multiple designers and periods. Use the dates above to find the relevant seasons.

Sources & further reading

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