F/W 1996 Gucci by Tom Ford Prototype Brown Double Breasted Coat evening bag From his Spring/Summer 2003 collection

From his Spring/Summer 2003 collection

it exemplifies Tom Ford’s bold late-1990s vision for Gucci

A reference to Yves Saint Laurent's infamous Fall/Winter 1977 'Les Chinoises' collection

creating a sleek and fitted silhouette

F/W 1996 Gucci by Tom Ford Prototype Brown Double Breasted Coat evening bag From his Spring/Summer 2003 collectionThis Gucci coat from the Fall Winter 1996 collection, designed by Tom Ford, is tailored in a long double breasted silhouette. The jacket is rendered in brown with sharp peaked lapels, structured shoulders with epaulettes, and a fitted waist. The design features a double breasted button front, flap pockets at the hips, and a full length straight cut. This prototype version corresponds to the coat debuted as look 1 on the runway, modeled by Kate Moss.