Gucci and Tom Ford on the Runway: A Return to Glamour

When Carmen Kass closed the show in a dress made entirely of precious ribbon, it was a confident statement about the power of glamour. Tom Ford's Spring 2003 collection for Gucci showcased his obsession with integrating fine workmanship into abbreviated silhouettes. The presentation stirred sensations that fashion hadn't felt since the last days of the great supermodels.

Ford's use of lustrous fabrics in subtle makeup colors from blush to tawny brown, pearly gray, and silver draped and wrapped his gorgeous models in clothes that navigated the fine line between innovation and vulgarity. The styling was also quintessentially 2000s, with bandage stilettos, slicked back hair, and wet, glossy makeup.

The Vogue review of the Spring 2003 show praised Ford's signature design for Gucci - sexy and relatively simple, with a small bow at the waist adding a touch of elegance. The collection featured models such as Erin Wasson, who posed in a variety of looks alongside male model JR Gallison.

Ford's stint at Gucci still holds a special place in the hearts of fashion fanatics, thanks to his sultry and sleek vision, which was amplified by the presence of supermodels like Kate Moss, Daria Werbowy, Natalia Vodianova, and Carmen Kass. The iconic Gucci advertisements featuring these models remain some of the most recognizable images in fashion history.

Ford's Gucci runway shows were a testament to his ability to create clothes that were both stylish and timeless, while also pushing the boundaries of what was considered fashionable at the time. His influence on the world of fashion is still felt today, and his collections for Gucci continue to be celebrated as some of the greatest of all time.

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