Gucci by Tom Ford FW 1999 Rose Keyhole Black Leather Dress
Description
One of the most iconic and documented dresses from Tom Ford's tenure at Gucci. The piece captures sensual minimalism with a the sleeveless halter silhouette in supple black leather and a rose detail at the neckline, secured by a thin leather cord tie. The dress is midi length, falling to roughly mid-calf with open back construction.
Size: IT40 (fits like S)
Designer: Tom Ford
Composition: 100% leather
Fabrication: Italy
Condition: Very good; some minor seam splitting at the bottom of the zip closure, a few of the stitches at the bottom of the keyhole appear to have been repaired by previous owner, and one minor scratch
References:
- Carolyn Murphy by Mario Testino for US Vogue September 1999
- Kate Moss 1999
- Lisa Winkler by Mario Testino for Gucci FW 1999 Ad Campaign
- Juliet Elliott by Steven Meisel for Vogue Italia July 1999
- Bridget Fonda in Allure US July 1999
Care
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