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Tom Ford Sunglasses

American, b. 1961

No one understands sex appeal quite like American designer Tom Ford.

An avowed perfectionist from an early age, Ford was rearranging furniture at the age of six and offering his mother advice on her hair and shoes. The designer, author, film director and chairman of the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) is one of the most successful people working in fashion today.

Born in Austin, Texas, Ford grew up in the suburbs of Houston and Santa Fe, New Mexico. He briefly attended New York University, where he studied art history before dropping out to pursue acting. He became a regular at Studio 54, with its decadent nightlife later informing his high-octane fashion. He studied architecture at Parsons School of Design before shifting his focus to fashion and spending time at the Parsons Paris campus, graduating in 1985. The rest of the decade he worked for designers Perry Ellis and Cathy Hardwick. In 1990, Gucci’s creative director Dawn Mello hired him as a womens-wear designer.

At the time, the Italian label was better known for leather goods than luxury fashion. It was also nearly bankrupt. After Mello left in 1994, following a Bahrain-based investment group becoming Gucci’s majority shareholder, Ford was named creative director. He soon infused the brand with a fresh sensuality and bold style. His fall 1995 show, in which Kate Moss walked down the runway in an unbuttoned satin shirt, velvet hip-huggers and tousled hair, heralded an exciting, glammed-up era for the once fusty brand. Vogue critic Sarah Mower called it “one of those hitting-in-the-solar-plexus moments.”

As Ford shot to fame, he continued to explore plunging necklines, such as in the black and white looks of the Fall 1996 collection, and sumptuous fabrics like leather and tweed, with the Fall 2000 ready-to-wear collection ranging from sultry silk evening dresses to plush belted coats. He also cranked up the seduction in the provocative ads for the fashion house, particularly with regard to campaigns for Yves Saint Laurent, which Gucci acquired in 1999 (Ford was also named creative director for YSL and designed the brand’s ready-to-wear collection). Gucci's Fall/Winter 1997 campaign featured Carolyn Murphy grasping Angela Lindvall in what looked like a video still; in another shot, a face pressed against a foot in a lipstick-red heel. Each promoted a vision of modern fashion where women were sexually confident, the materials were luxurious and the styles were fearless.

In 2004, Ford and Gucci president Domenico De Sole left the company after failing to agree on the renewal of their contracts. In 2006, with De Sole as chairman, Ford launched his wildly successful eponymous menswear label. The brand has expanded into womens wear, beauty, accessoriesvintage Tom Ford handbags are universally adored by celebrities and collectors alike — as well as eyewear and fragrance, with the unisex Black Orchid introduced in 2006. Ford broke into film directing with the critically acclaimed A Single Man in 2009 and Nocturnal Animals in 2016, continuing to blur the boundaries between fashion and culture.

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Designer: Tom Ford
Tom Ford Black Wallace Round Sunglasses
By Tom Ford
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Good. Minor wear to sunglasses is evident. Light wear to the frames with very light scratching found throughout on this used Tom Ford designer resale item. Comes in orig...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Tom Ford Sunglasses

TOM FORD Black Acetate Sunglasses
By Tom Ford
Located in San Francisco, CA
TOM FORD "ROSE" sunglasses comes in a black acetate featuring tinted gradient lenses. Includes case. Made in Italy.Excellent Pre-Owned Condition. Marked: TF765 01B 63 17 130 2 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Tom Ford Sunglasses

Tom Ford Black FT 0928 Addison Aviator Sunglasses
By Tom Ford
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Very good. Hardly any visible wear to sunglasses is evident on this used Tom Ford designer resale item. This item comes with original case. Details Model: Ad...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Tom Ford Sunglasses

Black Tom Ford Sonja Oversized Sunglasses
By Tom Ford
Located in New York, NY
Black acetate oversized Sonja sunglasses by Tom Ford. Grey tinted lenses. 2.5" height, 5.75" width, 5.75" length.\ Black acetate oversized Sonja sunglasses by Tom Ford. Grey tinted ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Tom Ford Sunglasses

Tom Ford Silver Half Frame Cat Eye Sunglasses
By Tom Ford
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Very good. Minimal wear to sunglasses is evident. Minimal wear to the lenses with spotting to the mirrored effect on this used Tom Ford designer resale item. These sungl...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Tom Ford Sunglasses

Gucci by Tom Ford Matrix Black Grey Rimless Unisex 1990s Vintage 90s Sunglasses
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Tom Ford
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare and collectible GUCCI by TOM FORD black / gray Matrix style rimless sunglasses ! G Gucci logo at center front, and on each side. Style number GG 1710/S 3G3M8 Can be worn by either a man or a woman Made in Italy In great condition with no scratches Comes with original GUCCI sunglass...
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1990s Italian Tom Ford Sunglasses

Tom Ford Dark Brown Whitney Sunglasses
By Tom Ford
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2010s Italian Tom Ford Sunglasses

Tom Ford Aviator Burke TF247 Men Sunglasses S206
By Tom Ford
Located in Kaunas, LT
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TOM FORD "Bug" Oversize Brown Gradient Sunglasses NEW With Case
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TOM FORD "Bug" Oversize Brown Gradient Sunglasses NEW With Case .They look unworn. FINAL SALE.
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21st Century and Contemporary Tom Ford Sunglasses

Tom Ford FT 5056 Rectangle Eyeglasses Solstice Sunglasses With Box
By Tom Ford
Located in New York, NY
Tom Ford FT 5056 Rectangle Eye glasses Features Frame Only Frame Material Metal Lens Type UV Lens Width 52 mm lens Metal Type Gunmetal General Frame Shape Optical Frame...
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2010s Italian Tom Ford Sunglasses

TOM FORD sage green AMY Oval Sunglasses TF382
By Tom Ford
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Tom Ford TF382 Amy oval sunglasses in sage green acetate and soft gradient lenses. Have been worn and are in excellent condition. Come with case. Measurements Model ...
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2010s Tom Ford Sunglasses

Tom Ford Silver-tone Metal Acetate Stacy TF452 Sunglasses
By Tom Ford
Located in Downey, CA
Tom Ford Silver-tone Metal Acetate Stacy TF452 Sunglasses These Tom Ford sunglasses feature aviator acetate frame with a stylish silver-tone frame bri...
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2010s Italian Tom Ford Sunglasses

Tom Ford Black Rodrigo 4n65 Sunglasses
By Tom Ford
Located in Dix hills, NY
Good Condition (7/10 or B) Minor Marks Throughout
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20th Century Tom Ford Sunglasses

Tom Ford Silver Metal Mint Unisex SunglassesTF 182 56/13 135mm
By Tom Ford
Located in Rome, Rome
Tom Ford Eyeglasses- Model: TF 182. Silver metal frame. Brown gradient lenses. Made in Italy. Details MATERIAL: Metal COLOR: Silver MODEL: TF 182 G...
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2010s Italian Tom Ford Sunglasses

Tom Ford Silver hardware Sunglasses
By Tom Ford
Located in New York, NY
Tom Ford silver hardware sunglasses measures 2" in height, 5 1/2" across the front and 5" on the sides. Glasses are finished with black lucite on t...
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Late 20th Century Italian Tom Ford Sunglasses

Tom Ford "Alexandra" Sunglasses
By Tom Ford
Located in New York, NY
Tom Ford "Alexandra" sunglasses measures 2 3/8" in height, 5 6/8" across the front and 5 1/2" in length on the sides. Bronze hardware frame accented with polished brown lucite. Sides has his signature nameplate in gold hardware on both end of these wonderful and classic sunglasses.
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1990s Italian Tom Ford Sunglasses

Tom Ford Gold Hardware Sunglass Frame
By Tom Ford
Located in New York, NY
Tom Ford gold hardware sunglass frames measures 5 1/2" across the front, height is 2", arms are 5 5/8".
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Find an extraordinary range of authentic Tom Ford sunglasses available on 1stDibs. Customers who are interested in this designer might also find the work of Prada, Giorgio Armani, and Emilio Pucci appealing. On 1stDibs, find haute couture, vintage and designer Tom Ford sunglasses from top boutiques around the world. Tom Ford sunglasses prices can differ depending upon time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $151 and tops out at $895, while the average work can sell for $285.
Questions About Tom Ford Sunglasses
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024
    No, Tom Ford doesn't own Gucci. However, he has had a major impact on the Italian luxury fashion house, serving as its creative director from 1994 to 2004. He infused the brand with a fresh sensuality and bold style that helped revive Gucci, elevating it from the brink of bankruptcy to one of the most successful fashion houses. Explore a variety of Tom Ford for Gucci apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    At Gucci, Tom Ford served as the creative director from 1994 to 2004. He infused the brand with fresh sensuality and a bold style. His fall 1995 show, in which Kate Moss walked down the runway in an unbuttoned satin shirt, velvet hip-huggers and tousled hair, heralded an exciting, glammed-up era for the brand. As Ford shot to fame, he continued to explore plunging necklines, such as in the black and white looks of the Fall 1996 collection, and sumptuous fabrics like leather and tweed. The Fall 2000 ready-to-wear collection ranged from sultry silk evening dresses to plush belted coats. He also cranked up the seduction in the provocative ads for the fashion house. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of Gucci apparel and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 7, 2024
    Two designers took over Gucci after Tom Ford left the Italian fashion house in 2004. John Ray headed up menswear designs, while Alessandra Facchinetti oversaw womenswear. Two years later, Frida Giannini became the creative director for the entire brand. During her tenure, she reimagined Gucci's Flora pattern, bringing feminine flair to the collection. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of Gucci apparel and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    No, Tom Ford does not currently make Gucci. However, the American fashion designer did design for Gucci in the past. He served as the creative director for the Italian luxury fashion house from 1994 to 2004, and many credit him for reviving the company, which struggled financially during the 1980s. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of Gucci apparel and accessories.

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