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Tom Ford Dlx: Deluxe Edition
Tom Ford has become one of fashion's great icons. In the past decade, 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Herb Ritts, Terry Richardson, Craig McDean, Todd Eberle, and numerous other photographers including many previously unpublished images.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.
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Herb Ritts, Terry Richardson, Craig McDean, Todd Eberle, and numerous other photographers including many previously unpublished images.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.
384 pages, Hardcover
First published November 8, 2004
About the author
Graydon Carter
145 books70 followersGraydon Carter is a Canadian journalist, editor, and publisher best known for his tenure as editor of Vanity Fair from 1992 to 2017. Before joining the magazine, he co-founded the satirical publication Spy in 1986 alongside Kurt Andersen and Tom Phillips. Under his leadership, Vanity Fair became known for its mix of celebrity profiles and investigative journalism, winning 14 National Magazine Awards and earning Carter a place in the Magazine Editors’ Hall of Fame.
Carter's editorial influence extended beyond print, as he played a key role in producing several documentaries, including Public Speaking (2010), His Way (2011), and Gonzo, a film about Hunter S. Thompson. He was also an executive producer of 9/11, a CBS documentary about the September 11 attacks, which won both an Emmy and a Peabody Award. In 2019, he co-launched the newsletter Air Mail with Alessandra Stanley, targeting a global readership.
Beyond journalism, Carter has been involved in the restaurant business, co-owning The Waverly Inn in New York and previously partnering in the historic Monkey Bar. His contributions to media and culture were recognized in 2017 when he was appointed a Member of the Order of Canada.
Carter's editorial influence extended beyond print, as he played a key role in producing several documentaries, including Public Speaking (2010), His Way (2011), and Gonzo, a film about Hunter S. Thompson. He was also an executive producer of 9/11, a CBS documentary about the September 11 attacks, which won both an Emmy and a Peabody Award. In 2019, he co-launched the newsletter Air Mail with Alessandra Stanley, targeting a global readership.
Beyond journalism, Carter has been involved in the restaurant business, co-owning The Waverly Inn in New York and previously partnering in the historic Monkey Bar. His contributions to media and culture were recognized in 2017 when he was appointed a Member of the Order of Canada.
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March 19, 2013
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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May 13, 2022
- 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
- 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
May 9, 2011
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.
A must read if you like Gucci and YSL.
August 14, 2020
does this count?
October 16, 2013
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.
March 15, 2018
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.
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.
December 22, 2018
Great coffee table book!
October 23, 2022
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.
October 28, 2024
Lots of nudity… I’m not sure I expected that.
August 16, 2011
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!
December 24, 2013
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.
November 17, 2015
Loved it!!!
July 3, 2016
This is a book about Tom Ford. I liked seeing his work.
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