Tom Ford A/W 2018

Left sees zebra print trousers and oversized puff. Right, a leopard print long coat and shimmery disco pants — Tom Ford A/W 2018 womenswear

(Image credit: Tom Ford)

Mood board: if the extravagant textures of Tom Ford’s men’s show was anything to go by, his collection for the fairer sex was bound to be just as much of a treat. More is more seemed to be the mantra for Ford this season as he turned out an 80s, disco-infused collection that had sequins, colourful animal print fur, wet-look leggings, metallic blazers and crystal beaded hoop earrings all vying for attention. The silhouette was sexy as always, but notably more relaxed than usual, possibly due to the fact that Ford is now based in Los Angeles. From sky-high hems and lingerie-like necklines to the aforementioned leggings worn with oversized fur jackets, there was a tongue-in-cheek, West Coast candour to things that didn’t go awry.

Best in show: outerwear proved to be the collection’s strong suit this season. Festooned in animal print fur and eclectically patchworked in an array of natural and vibrant colours, oversized biker silhouettes and angular-shouldered coats helped to bring back the 80s in only the best ways.

Finishing touches: the boisterous aesthetic of the clothing carried over to the collection’s accessories as well. Last season’s stilettos were replaced by a more modest kitten heel, albeit made just as feisty with jewelled embellishments, zebra stripes and a ‘pussy’ logo. Handbags followed suit in quilted metallic leather, chain link straps and clashing prints for a vibrant, maximalist finish.

Left, monochrome tailoring and statement earrings. Right, an ice-grey oversized teddy coat — Tom Ford A/W 2018 womenswear

Left sees a feminine low-cutblack jumpsuit. Right, a fluorescent animal print ruffle top with matching tights — Tom Ford A/W 2018 womenswear

Left, a metallic suit blazer paired with disco pants. Right, a cut-out tie jumpsuit — Tom Ford A/W 2018 womenswear

Left, a vibrant green leopard print suit with boxy shoulders. Right, a embellished textile minidress with animal print tights — Tom Ford A/W 2018 womenswear

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Pei-Ru Keh is a former US Editor at Wallpaper*. Born and raised in Singapore, she has been a New Yorker since 2013. Pei-Ru held various titles at Wallpaper* between 2007 and 2023. She reports on design, tech, art, architecture, fashion, beauty and lifestyle happenings in the United States, both in print and digitally. Pei-Ru took a key role in championing diversity and representation within Wallpaper's content pillars, actively seeking out stories that reflect a wide range of perspectives. She lives in Brooklyn with her husband and two children, and is currently learning how to drive.