When a celebrity walks down the red carpet in a chic and meticulously designed garment, they are often wearing Tom Ford. The popular fashion designer has developed a keen eye during his time as a design student, the creative director of Gucci and a fashion designer.
During his time as the Gucci creative director (1994–2004), Ford saved the brand from bankruptcy and met his late-husband, journalist Richard Buckley. Ford then used his success at Gucci to start his own fashion label in 2007, TOM FORD. A man of many talents, Ford has even tried his hand in filmmaking with features such as Nocturnal Animals. While Ford is a fresh voice in the film world, he is a titan of the fashion industry.
Ford’s looks are instantly recognizable and reliably stunning. It is no wonder why A-list celebrities seem to jump at the opportunity to wear his flawless garments down the red carpet. Keep scrolling to see nine of Ford’s most fabulous celebrity looks.
9 Rihanna At The AmfAR Gala
Rihanna arrived at the AmfAR Gala dripping in high fashion—and Swarovski-crystals. The annual gala is held to support the foundation’s mission to officially end the AIDS epidemic and is heavily attended by celebrities. For the 2014 gala, Rihanna opted to wear look 29 from the TOM FORD ready-to-wear Spring '15 collection. The flowing white fabric, purple Swarovski-crystal embellishments and high slit delivered a sexy and high fashion look all in one.
8 Austin Butler On The Cover Of British GQ
Austin Butler appeared on the cover of British GQ in a monotone TOM FORD look, perfect for his interview on the film, Elvis, in which he plays the titular role. According to the TOM FORD Instagram account, the outfit featured a light blue compact velvet Atticus peak lapel jacket, light blue charmeuse classic barrel cuff shirt and light blue compact velvet western pocket Atticus trousers. The chic look made the star’s blue eyes pop.
7 Andrew Garfield At The Met Gala
Andrew Garfield looked incredible at the 2018 Met Gala in his TOM FORD velvet Shelton cocktail jacket. The bold pink jacket made it clear that velvet was officially back. The look was perfectly completed with a pleated evening shirt, satin bow tie and patent evening shoes. Though less extravagant than other garments from the night, such as Rihanna’s Pope look, Garfield’s exquisitely tailored suit looked made for the actor.
6 Lady Gaga At The British Fashion Awards
The pressure is on when Lady Gaga— known for turning extravagant looks—attends a fashion event. And she did not disappoint at the 2015 British Fashion Awards in her custom-made TOM FORD dress. The embroidered red hexagon dress featured red leather laser cut-out detail and was the perfect mix of Gaga-esque camp and editorial fashion that the ceremony called for.
5 Rosie Huntington-Whiteley At The Tom Ford Women’s Show
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley’s look at the TOM FORD Women’s 2018 show displayed the designer at his best. The model wore a floor-length bodycon dress, with ruching down the front. The look was elevated by a cropped suit jacket that featured wide lapels and striking shoulder pads. With this garment, Ford took a gorgeous twist on the well-tailored suits he is known for.
4 Timothée Chalamet At The Premier of 'The French Dispatch'
Timothée Chalamet turned a high fashion look in his TOM FORD tuxedo at the premier of the long-awaited Wes Anderson film, The French Dispatch—which had been significantly delayed by Covid-19. According to the brand’s Instagram, the look featured a TOM FORD metallic silver jacquard tuxedo with a banded collar evening shirt and cream beveled toe cap Chelsea boots. The flawless tuxedo was extremely cool and perfectly fit the occasion and the young star’s image.
3 Zendaya At The Critics’ Choice Awards
As the youngest recipient of the CFDA’s Fashion Icon Award, dressing Zendaya can be tough and very high-pressure. But the TOM FORD look that Zendaya wore to the 25th Annual Critics’ Choice Awards delivered on all fronts. The fuchsia chromed breastplate and matching skirt complemented her figure and delivered a tailored, high-concept look that worked perfectly with the actor’s style.
2 Rita Ora At The Met Gala
In 2015—prior to her relationship with actor and filmmaker, Taika Waititi—Rita Ora embodied elegance at the Met Gala in a custom TOM FORD evening gown. The red gown and meticulous red detailing stood out even against the similarly-toned red carpet. The dress also mixed current high fashion with nineties influences, culminating in a stunning and eye-catching garment.
1 Gemma Chan At The Met Gala
One of Ford’s most breathtaking looks came during the 2019 Met Gala, themed “Camp: Notes on Fashion.” English actor, Gemma Chan, wore a TOM FORD crystal embroidered evening gown and cape. The look was completed with a custom headdress, inspired by a floral headdress that Elizabeth Taylor wore in 1967. For Chan’s headdress, Ford swapped the flowers for crystals, creating a perfect mix of camp and glamor.
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