Ford's legacy of sexy, glamorous fashion lives on, now under the creative direction of Peter Hawkings, his longtime menswear designer. Hawkings, a Brit deeply familiar with Ford's iconic aesthetic, draws inspiration from the heady days of the 1990s and early 2000s, harking back to the era of Gucci's reign.
For the resort collection, Hawkings has consolidated the men's and women's design teams in London, a city that holds a special place in Ford's history. The collection, displayed on rails in the Tom Ford store on Sloane Street, showcases a vibrant blend of barely-there body-con pieces, sleek lurex-infused tailoring, and utilitarian cotton-drill jumpsuits. Design director Christopher Rawstron, guiding the viewing, revealed that Hawkings found inspiration in a documentary about the legendary model and artist Veruschka, capturing the spirit of late 1960s and early 1970s fashion, reminiscent of Richard Avedon's iconic photography.
The collection echoes the rapid evolution of youthquake fashion from graphic mini-dresses to hotpants and hipster bootlegs, culminating in the free-flowing maximalism of the hippie era. Sharp-eyed observers will recognize subtle nods to famous images of Veruschka, such as a 1976 Yves Saint Laurent safari jacket and an A-line mini-dress with a cross-ribbon neckline.
The result is a captivating blend of contemporary style infused with a touch of nostalgia for the excess and escapism of a bygone era. This resort collection is a sundowner cocktail of fashion, a tantalizing mix of modern trends and iconic references, creating a truly captivating and timeless statement.
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