It has to be said that no one delivers a fashion show with the same creature comforts as Tom Ford. A glass of champagne on arrival, plush lounge chair seating for a spot of end of day reclining, and a set crafted from folded mirrored panels to allow his designs to be viewed from all angles. Yet surprisingly, Ford made a somewhat demure start with stylish black 'forever' pieces inspired by his life in London, paired back with pin-heeled cowboy boots in black velvet or sky blue crocodile, referencing his other home in the American West. A laced up, faux-bodice shift soon foretold tales of racier things to come, namely a ruby red croc laced 'blouse', as leopard and leather looks began to add more heat teamed back with hooded black cashmere knits. And then just as though Ford couldn't contain his composure a moment longer, he knocked off BBP's 'Tom Ford 61' baseball shirt, upping the game with sequins. Fur was the next flourish, leading with a short-haired white camisole, pared back with a classic tuxedo pant, before Karen Elson's flame red laser-cut fox coat bore as much envy as the designer's latest accessory entry: a long-strapped shoulder bag, sealed with a gold TF clasp that's as covetable as a Constance.
Photography: Jason Lloyd-Evan
