Fashion Legends & Their Signature Moments

The importance of fashion history is making its way back to us and it seems that now, most people are paying attention. Fashion history is not just about cute clothes; it’s about who changed the way we think about style. Some designers walked into dying fashion houses and completely reimagined them, bringing new energy and a new style to the houses. Below are some three game changing eras paired with real pieces you can shop now on our website!

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Tom Ford at Gucci (1994-2004)

When Tom Ford entered the house of Gucci in the mid-90s, he did something bold and completely new to the Gucci house: he infused the brand with sleek and sexy confidence.

Gucci became the house that made desirable luxury. Everything that Tom Ford was putting forward was unapologetically sexy.

Ford’s influence did not stop with clothes, it was expanded to accessories that were made with striking materials and polished details.

2 of our favorite picks that capture the vibe of the Tom Ford at Gucci era are:

Gucci by Tom Ford Black Silk & Lizard Crystal-Embellished Bamboo Mini Bag 

Gucci by Tom Ford 90s Black Cashmere Leather Zip-Up Top

Marc Jacobs at Louis Vuitton (1997-2013)

When Marc Jacobs arrived at Louis Vuitton, he bridged the classics with modern cool vibes. He introduced denim fabrics and iconic collaborations, such as the famous Takashi Murakami collab, to infuse the typical monogram leather with a pop of color. Jacobs’ era made Louis Vuitton feel youthful, artsy and playful, all completely new looks for the style that LV was used to.

2 of our favorite picks that capture the vibe of the Marc Jacobs at Louis Vuitton era are:

Louis Vuitton Blue Denim Monogram Baggy PM Shoulder Bag: Denim, monogram, and signature gold hardware: the Marc Jacobs signature

Louis Vuitton White Multicolor Murakami Ursula Tote Bag

John Galliano at Dior (1996-2011) 

John Galliano was a storyteller through fashion. He was theatrical in every sense. At Dior, he brought a sense of drama, romance, and bold flair for couture and created wearable art. One of the most fasting accessory contributions from his Dior tenure was the return of the Saddle Bag, a silhouette that came back cooler than ever

2 of our favorite picks that capture the vibe of the John Galliano at Dior era are:

Christian Dior Rasta Crossbody Double Saddle Bag: a playful and unique twist on Galliano’s iconic saddle shape

Christian Dior by John Galliano Spring 2006 Bustier Print T-Shirt

 

Why do these eras still matter?

These designers shifted the cultural conversation about what luxury could be.

Tom Ford turned classic glamour into desirability. Marc Jacobs made the classics feel accessible to pop culture. John Galliano reminded the world that fashion can be full of whimsy, creativity, and fantasy. All the accessories, bags, and clothing that they influenced are truly pieces of wearable history, the kind of pieces that turn closets into conversations.

Thankfully, we have pieces from some of these iconic eras that you can shop NOW on our website. We have linked a few of our favorites, but they are not reflective of the quantity of items from each era that we carry. Browse our website and find your next conversation piece!