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Gucci Military Shirt Spring/Summer 2003 "Tom Ford Era" with Hand-Painted Effect
Splendid and very rare archive piece from one of Tom Ford's most renowned, celebrated and sought-after collections for Gucci: the Spring/Summer 2003 runway show. This shirt fuses utilitarian military aesthetics with the stunning beauty of floral graphics and butterflies executed with an exclusive hand-painted effect, a feature that gives the garment an artistic texture and unique color depth typical of the special runway releases of that era.
Characteristics of the item:
• Designer: Tom Ford for Gucci
• Collection: Spring/Summer 2003 (Runway Piece)
• Artistic Detail: Botanical prints and butterflies with hand-painted finish and effect.
• Model: Military-style shirt with epaulettes, front flap pockets and Gucci-logo buttons.
• Fabric: Robust khaki/beige canvas cotton.
• Size: S (Made in Italy)
• Authenticity detail: Inside the hems you can see the original color-test color bars, an exclusive technical detail of runway pieces and of the era's very high textile craftsmanship.
Condition of the item:
The garment is in good vintage condition, considering its 23 years of age. The cotton has a beautiful vintage patina that highlights the contrast with the vivid colors of the prints. For maximum transparency to collectors, two small details are noted:
1. There are signs of a previous tailoring basting under both sleeves (visible in the close-up photos).
2. There is a very small, faint stain on the front, which does not compromise the overall aesthetics and the extraordinary visual impact of the piece.
An exceptional investment for lovers of archival fashion and Tom Ford's most iconic and collectible work.