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Tom Ford look?

post #1 of 113
7/12/10 at 1:18pm
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I first discovered Tom Ford when watching Quantum of Solace and since then have come to really enjoy the look of a lot of his stuff. Now, admittedly, I'm not always a fan of his fabric choices in his suits, but I reallly love the SHAPE of his stuff. The problem is, I'm not exactly sure what the components of the shape are that distinguish his stuff from others. I was wondering if anyone with a better eye or more experience than myself could explain to me what exactly defines that "Tom Ford silhouette" as I'm hoping to emulate it as best I can with some MTM stuff I'm going to have made. The originals are way out of my price range. thanks!
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post #2 of 113
7/12/10 at 1:31pm
It is a 70's shape originally developed by european designers, especially French, such as Pierre Cardin. Built up sharp shoulders, trim waist, trim arms, usually a wider lapel. It was considered the "Continental" look that took American guys away from the American sack suit or classic British tailoring. That is what Tom Ford is doing now.
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post #3 of 113
7/12/10 at 1:54pm
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I get the impression that the chest is very structured in his stuff, as opposed to drapey. Am I wrong in that?
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post #4 of 113
7/12/10 at 2:04pm
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Originally Posted by GradSchooler View Post
I get the impression that the chest is very structured in his stuff, as opposed to drapey. Am I wrong in that?

I think that is right. But it isn't built up like the later 80's jackets.
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post #5 of 113
7/12/10 at 2:36pm
High armholes, roped shoulders and a nipped waist. The stuff i have from him is also lightly padded in the shoulders. His normal suits have very large peaked lapels but i think the stuff from the movie is pretty normal sized notched. When i visited his manhattan store the model that they used in the movie was about 3.7K, not sure if it was the same fabric though because i heard they used vintage fabrics for Daniel Craigs suits.
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post #6 of 113
7/12/10 at 3:06pm
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...... though because i heard they used vintage fabrics for Daniel Craigs suits.

Here is a quote from Louise Frogley, the Costume designer on Quantum of Solace.

"I wanted to use "˜mohair tonic' for the suits. It is very difficult to find because it is a sixties fabric and I am quite sure Sean Connery would have worn it in at least one of his suits. It is a very strange material but it films beautifully, it's just lovely. Not only did we want a very rare material but we needed a huge quantity because we had to make so many suits. Tom Ford found it for us."

You can read the rest of the article here.
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post #7 of 113
7/12/10 at 3:22pm
I'm a huge fan of Tom Ford's stuff. Overpriced, but well-made and very sexy (*ducks, just in case Foof is around *).
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post #8 of 113
7/12/10 at 3:33pm
everything you ever wanted to know about Tom Ford. No need to thank me.

http://www.styleforum.net/showthread.php?t=93291
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post #9 of 113
7/12/10 at 3:58pm
Jeff 13007 describes it spot on. Remember that TF clothing is designed for a trim, fit man. He stated in an interview that he wants his clients to feel the suits on their body. Take a look at his website and pay close attention to the size of his models...this is a sure way to get an indication of the body type that best fits his silhouettes.
I agree with you in that his clothing is superb. I love the patterns and checks.
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post #10 of 113
7/12/10 at 8:50pm
As an observer, I like the look. I see what TF is aiming for and it reminds me of the stuff my dad has from the 70's. The problem is TF doesn't seem practical for the professional office and frankly, I don't have the shape for it.
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post #11 of 113
7/12/10 at 9:04pm
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Originally Posted by pitboss12 View Post
As an observer, I like the look. I see what TF is aiming for and it reminds me of the stuff my dad has from the 70's. The problem is TF doesn't seem practical for the professional office and frankly, I don't have the shape for it.

It isn't intended to be.
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post #12 of 113
7/13/10 at 2:42am
According to MAFOOFAN, there is nothing distinctive about Tom Ford's suits. Nothing at all. Given that, I would advise you save the money and spend it instead on something from a brand that caters to true dandies - LONDON HOUSE RUBINACCI. After all, why would you spend money on something that is not unique and easily copied - i.e. not an original idea - when instead you can spend money on a vision of how Italians think the English dress like? Which is why I shall say it again - LONDON HOUSE RUBINACCI. Failing that, there is always Kenneth Cole.
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post #13 of 113
7/13/10 at 10:55am
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Originally Posted by apropos View Post
According to MAFOOFAN, there is nothing distinctive about Tom Ford's suits. Nothing at all.

Given that, I would advise you save the money and spend it instead on something from a brand that caters to true dandies - LONDON HOUSE RUBINACCI.

After all, why would you spend money on something that is not unique and easily copied - i.e. not an original idea - when instead you can spend money on a vision of how Italians think the English dress like?

Which is why I shall say it again - LONDON HOUSE RUBINACCI.

Failing that, there is always Kenneth Cole.

Because thats not what he wants. He wants the TF look, and hes not going out and buying a suit from them he just wants to know the details of the one from the James Bond movie.
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post #14 of 113
7/13/10 at 11:43am
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Originally Posted by pitboss12 View Post
As an observer, I like the look. I see what TF is aiming for and it reminds me of the stuff my dad has from the 70's. The problem is TF doesn't seem practical for the professional office and frankly, I don't have the shape for it.

I guess that really depends. I would wear TF at the office. I have a Morty Sills suit from the '70s that is very TF-esque. I wear it all the time. It still looks contemporary, although maybe not as radical as TF. Still, it has roped shoulders, a stiff chest and large lapels...with tight FF pants.

Mike
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post #15 of 113
7/13/10 at 12:00pm
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Because thats not what he wants. He wants the TF look, and hes not going out and buying a suit from them he just wants to know the details of the one from the James Bond movie.

I think apropos comments were made in jest
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