AW00 Gucci by Tom Ford ‘Spiral’ Black Leather Biker Jacket

On the edge of bankruptcy, the Gucci label was desperate for progressive creative leadership. The year was 1994 and Gucci’s saviour had just left Yves Saint Laurent, embarking on a mission to revive the namesake and rebrand with a breath of new life. Tom Ford was appointed at the helm of Gucci and began to dissect the celebrated values the label was known for. He strayed from leather goods and traditional chic, instead reaching for experiment and modern physique. Void of any creative restraint, Ford ran free, using Gucci’s capabilities to dabble in highly skillful designs and unseen textiles. Tom Ford sold sex and provoked his external audience, demanding onlookers attention with audacious campaigning. While unveiling a new definition of couture, the designer was praised for his fashion forward approach and inventive thinking. While saving the Gucci maison from impending failure, Ford is remembered as a paramount in the fashion industry.

Debuting in Tom Ford’s Autumn 2000 collection, this gorgeous leather biker jacket sports the season’s iconic ‘spiral’ motif. Adorned with elbow pads and reinforced accents on either shoulder, the swirl detail leaches onto the underside, in pair with metallic hardware and waistline buttoning. Tagged as a size 52 or large, this piece is in pristine condition throughout.