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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.

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.

Yes, Tom Ford used to be with Gucci. He took over as creative director of the Italian fashion house in 1994. During his 10-year tenure, Ford revived the brand, which had faced financial difficulties during the 1980s and ’90s. His potent vision of sexed-up femininity was wildly successful. Ford’s racy ads, shot by photographers such as Mario Testino, stirred controversy, bringing Gucci back into the spotlight. Shop a diverse assortment of Gucci apparel, bags and accessories on 1stDibs.

No, Tom Ford does not design for Gucci. However, he has in the past. The American fashion designer served as the creative director for the Italian luxury fashion house from 1994 to 2004. During his tenure, Ford was responsible for infusing the brand with fresh sensuality and a bold style. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of Gucci apparel and accessories.

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.