Dear Mr. Ford,
How do I love thee? Let me count the ways…
You, like your designs, are positively gorgeous with a touch of sophistication.
You, like myself , were born in the great state of Texas 
You single-handedly transformed Gucci from a bankrupt company to the top luxury clothing and leather design house in the world. Back in ‘90, Gucci hired you even though you were relatively unknown. Two years later you took over the director’s position and were over ready-to-wear, fragrances, advertising and store design. By ‘96, Gucci’s profits were up 90%!
Then you went on to design for YSL, catapulting the design house back into the mainstream. But then in ‘04, you left us women for menswear. What a sad and lonely time in fashion history…
Now a ray of light shines down from the fashion gods…according to WWD.com, you are returning to women’s wear.
A brief pause for reflection…
YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Pardon moi…
By fall of 2010, my eyes may once again stare at the beauty that is a Tom Ford design. So I thank you, Tom Ford, again for your brilliant and sensual designs, and for breathing fresh air into the fabulous but wounded Gucci brand. Enclosed are my favorite designs from your past and I can’t wait to see what the future holds in store.
Sincerely,
Allyson-in-Wonderland
(all images taken from my Tom Ford book)
