Tom Ford F/W 11.12 London

[taz]

The YSL/TF DNA, is so obvious,,, if he was still there,,, this what would be seen at YSL by him.,,, as if he is paying an homage to himself for the old good days.

 

[Marc10]

This is borderline tracky for me. It's just too much going on.

 

[dodencebt]

You call this a collection? Come on.
This is what can be found in an amateur tailor's village shop. Seriously.

 

[mistress_f]

my main problem with this is how out-of-time it looks. it's very tom ford,but the tom ford of 2004. It's like he took it back from there without any evolution. I mean every designer that was active then and still his has evolved more or less, this looks like it belongs to a few years ago, i don't know.

 

[rayoflight]

Ok, looked the bit bigger pix. Still strikes me as too over-done and forced, with 4-5 exceptions. Some things have a weird Lisle Von Rhuman deja ve effect, others have a Turkish bazaar feel to them. Certainly shows which market Tom aims for. It's not full-on fashion, it's full-on tasteless socialite with more money than taste.
Still disappointed about all the hype around his womens line, expected something from A to Z sleek, sexy and glamorous, but majority of it ended up being just like his mens line, something a flamboyant grandparent with overblown ego adores. Hasn't grown on me over the week, I don't expect it will ever.

 

[Squizree]

While most of the pieces there are incredibly attractive (I can barely look away from some of them, very sexy), I'm afraid fashion has moved one from this kind of thing, but perhaps Tom thinks he can just pick up where he left off. For all intents and purposes I kinda do truly hope his style (this) will come back.

 

[mackos]

my main problem with this is how out-of-time it looks. it's very tom ford,but the tom ford of 2004. It's like he took it back from there without any evolution. I mean every designer that was active then and still his has evolved more or less, this looks like it belongs to a few years ago, i don't know.

I do exactly the same way. Can't put my finger on it, but there something in it indeed.

Oh, and such strong make-up and over-the-top posing don't help either.

 

[Spike413]

I guess I'm part of the minority, but I really am loving this collection, mostly because Ford just had the nerve to go there with it. He didn't hold back, he clearly wasn't afraid of it being too much for some people, and that's something to respect, I think. I said it before when the teaser debuted, but I really don't see this as tacky, at least no more tacky than what Ford had been doing before he left and certainly no more tacky than some of the things I've seen over the last few years. Hell, it's no tackier than what Pucci and Gucci showed a week after this was presented.

In the end these clothes likely aren't going to be worn together, with such bold makeup and styled to the hilt. Each piece is potent on it's own, which probably accounts for why people don't know how to react, but a lot of the pieces, from the basic black sailor pants to that zebra-patterned velvet and lace sheath, are gorgeous to look at.

I mean, has fashion really moved on from glamour, decadence and maximalism, or has it simply taken a break for a season or two? I'm going with the latter.

 

[Jesuz]

Tom Ford is growing on me. I've loved his new collections like crazy.

 

[Quarks]

I love his lastest collection to bits both Men & Women's.

Men A/W 2011:-
His best collection yet. Fantastic choice of colours with knits & pants, strong shoulders on suits, plenty of leg room on the trousers, flamboyant splurge on fur (fox, otter, beaver), large excessive oversized coats, wide lapels, etc. All of them pleasing to the eye. I find myself tracing myself back to the site again & again, scouting for items I would love to own. There are just too many to list at this point, more than his previous collection. Tom Ford has fallen through again with this successful collection. Another customer who will be purchasing his products yet again - me.

Women A/W 2011:
I admit some pieces in there are over-the-top, but isnt that what TF is all about? The gold chainmail tee shirt is amazing (look 11) looks so chic & wearable. The black quilted double-belted coat with fur collar is stunning! Even though I'm a guy, I would actually lose some sleep over the beauty of this coat! The last few dresses possess too much embroidery for my taste. A bold collection & I definitely would love to see it in person as well as looking forward to women strutting his stuff in person!

 

[zacatecas570]

Who photographed this?? Meisel?

 

[reese06]

I guess I'm part of the minority, but I really am loving this collection, mostly because Ford just had the nerve to go there with it. He didn't hold back, he clearly wasn't afraid of it being too much for some people, and that's something to respect, I think. I said it before when the teaser debuted, but I really don't see this as tacky, at least no more tacky than what Ford had been doing before he left and certainly no more tacky than some of the things I've seen over the last few years. Hell, it's no tackier than what Pucci and Gucci showed a week after this was presented.

In the end these clothes likely aren't going to be worn together, with such bold makeup and styled to the hilt. Each piece is potent on it's own, which probably accounts for why people don't know how to react, but a lot of the pieces, from the basic black sailor pants to that zebra-patterned velvet and lace sheath, are gorgeous to look at.

I mean, has fashion really moved on from glamour, decadence and maximalism, or has it simply taken a break for a season or two? I'm going with the latter.

I don't even think that glamour, decadence and maximalism has taken a break. I think that others are doing it better and are doing it more modern. Even when referencing the past, others have managed to not put out dated collections. I don't know what happened because I used to love everything about him but now I find everything about him to be dated.

 

[Squizree]

I think a lot of it has to do with how he's approached fashion after his comeback. He's designing as if it's still 2004. He's basically continuing from where he left off, which isn't going to work because fashion moves far too quickly. But I have a feeling he's doing this on purpose.

 

[mikeijames]

^it isn't going to work? i don't see the momentum slowing down at all around his house. so i'd say it's working quite spectacularly. he's launching new product lines, opening new stores, and landing his garments on some of the most important people in the world.

 

[Dkammern]

Not a fan of this.
Of course there are beautiful pieces, but as a collection it is quite messy.
As much as I appreciated the sense of individuality in his first show, this is just all over the place. There's a thousand different textures, and colors, and cuts, and any other element that could hold it together.

Also for someone who takes the editing process so seriously, and who allows himself to do a photoshoot instead of a rushed runway show, I say the styling looks quite awful. From the hair, to the make up, the girls dont look appealing to me. A chance to show off his new make up line, sure... just not a good one!
The accessories and the natural-color dyed furs look very desirable... but again, I can't help feeling like that's the least I could expect from him.

(specially look #2 but also a few other pieces would've costed someone's job if it wasnt Tom signing them)

 

[ponytrot]

I didn't expect to, but I'm totally feeling this collection.

It's so unashamedly demimonde that it comes across as kind of rebellious - a rather defiant attitude in it's own right.

 

[elle_gb]

Very luxury I must say every pieces look expensive!!

 

[fantastical]

this dress is getting some major play, it makes me like it more than I did from the model picture

original dress

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[Junee]

WOW Definitely for the BOLD and the Beautiful and I like it! Its the Tom Ford DNA at its best I like that he rebels against fashion... Each Look is Killa and Styled for the GODS but to me that's the point. The everyday woman/starlet/model/socialite will break it down and wear to their likings..
I do wish that Tom Ford would do a show, fashion could use the entertainment at the moment. The cast would be spectacular, the girls would have strong confident walks(the best walkers might I add) and the set design would be breathtaking...
I'm excited that he's back and dancing to his OWN tune!
Bravo Tom!

 

[Kayote]

I am so not liking this. Seriously this is as tacky as it gets for me. Its like the collection for those old dames who insist on looking and behaving young. Botox, surgery, clothes whatever it takes for them to stay in their 20s...