2004 Tom Ford for Saint Laurent Runway Documented Lilac-Grey Jacket
Description
Made in France, this lightweight jacket was created by Tom Ford and was shown on the spring 2004 runway, look 22/40, and is one of the last pieces he designed for the house of Yves Saint Laurent. Ford parted ways with the Gucci Group that same year, stepping down from his role as Creative Director at both Gucci and Yves Saint Laurent.
Deceptively simple, but crammed with eye-catching embellishment, it really showcases Ford’s eye-for-detail. Tailored from one of the sensuous, slinky fabrics which became associated with Ford’s tenure, it is a pale lilac-grey, almost 'icy' toned and cut to loosely drape around the body. The four patch pockets with flap button closures add a hint of military precision, contrasted by the soft fabric, delicate button detailing and puff-shoulders. This was the year that Ford brought back Saint Laurent’s dramatic, pagoda shoulder, made famous by the Chinese collection in 1977. Each cuff is finished with 14 delicate, fabric-covered buttons. The collar is double-layered at the hems, and falls open, in a waterfall style, to the naval. At the waist, it is fastened with a row of five small fabric-covered buttons. The jacket is unlined.
Perfect for layering and in great, gently worn vintage condition with no faults of any note. The label states that it is 100% polyester. Labelled a French 42 which equates to a UK 14 or US 10. I think it runs slightly smaller at a modern size UK 12 or US 8 so please check our measurements below as the fabric has no stretch to it.
MEASUREMENTS
BUST - 40 in. (102 cm)
WAIST - 34 in. (86 cm)
HIP - 39 in. (99 cm)
LENGTH - 26 in. (66 cm)
