GQ once asked Tom Ford, “Didn’t you feel like a freak growing up?” To which Tom Ford famously responded, “I thought I was fabulous, and everyone else was stupid.”

He’s the visionary credited with reviving Gucci’s couture prestige in the 1990s. Nobody quite does sexy while remaining extremely tasteful and chic like Ford. I couldn’t launch my website without featuring a small selection of De Rigueur pieces that I’ve had on my mood board forever.

This exquisite Spring/Summer 1997 ad campaign’s semi-sheer black midi dress is a true testament to a designer whose vision, quality, and craftsmanship have withstood the test of time.

Heavily influenced by Halston, his creations have an air of quiet luxury—classic yet still sexy and always tasteful. He’s a man who truly knows and loves the female form. He even bought Halston’s Upper East Side townhouse, designed by Paul Rudolph, in 2019—aNew York City-designated landmark.

Away from storied histories & contexts and back to the dress on offer before I get carried away: this dead-stock, as-new-with-tags Gucci beauty is the perfect little black dress for those wanting to make the classiest of statements while still bringing sexy back. It fastens with blackened metal snake-chain straps and feels as light as a feather to wear.

#TomFord left #Gucci in 2004 because he couldn’t have full creative control, and after a bright and illustrious career, he retired at the age of 43.

Gucci Chain Back Dress

very good vintage condition. Dead-stock with original tags attached.

Size IT 40 UK 8

Waist 28in

Length 45in