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Gucci By Tom Ford 2004 Bow & Ruffle Coral Silk Blouse
An exceptional archival blouse from Gucci's Spring/Summer 2004 Ready-to-Wear collection, designed under Tom Ford's legendary creative direction — his final season at the house. Rendered in lustrous coral silk, the blouse is defined by a cascade of ruched ruffle detailing at the front neckline and a statement self-tie bow at the centre, creating a deliberately feminine, almost lingerie-inspired silhouette. A concealed zip closure at the front preserves the clean line of the garment. Structured shoulders and fitted long sleeves with turned cuffs frame the softness of the body — the tension between tailoring and fluidity that defined Ford's best work.
The colour sits somewhere between coral, rust, and salmon depending on the light — warm, flushed, and entirely of its moment.
COLLECTION CONTEXT
Tom Ford's Spring/Summer 2004 collection for Gucci was his last, and the fashion world knew it. The collection leaned into lingerie-inspired silhouettes, chiffon layering, ruffled and pleated motifs, and a sunset palette of corals, pinks, and oranges — a warm, sensual final statement from a designer who had spent a decade redefining the house. The bow and ruffle detailing on this blouse is among the most characteristic gestures of that season, appearing across multiple looks in the show. For collectors, pieces from this final 2004 collection are considered Finale Archive items — the last documented chapter of one of fashion's most influential creative relationships. Tom Ford–era Gucci garments from this final season are increasingly scarce and command strong resale premiums.
DETAILS
Fabric: 100% Silk
Colour: Coral / rust / salmon
Prominent ruched ruffle detailing at front neckline
Self-tie bow at centre front
Concealed zip closure
Structured shoulders
Long sleeves with turned cuffs
Lingerie-inspired silhouette
Made in Italy
SIZE
Tag: EU 44
Measurements (laid flat):
Bust: 20.08 in
Length: 22.05 in
Shoulders: 16.54 in
Waist: 17.32 in
Sleeve Length: 26.77 in
CONDITION
Exceptional — this blouse presents in pristine vintage condition. The coral silk is bright and unmarked with no fading, pulls, or discoloration. The ruffle and bow detailing is fully intact and retains its structure. The concealed zip functions perfectly. There are no repairs, alterations, or visible flaws of any kind. A truly unworn or barely worn example of a piece from one of the most collectible seasons in modern fashion history.
PROVENANCE / RARITY NOTES
From Gucci Spring/Summer 2004 Ready-to-Wear — Tom Ford's final collection for the house. The ruffled bow blouse belongs to the same documented production run as the season's sheer pleated dresses and signature lingerie-inspired separates. Archival Tom Ford–era Gucci garments from this final season are increasingly scarce; pieces that embody Ford's signature femininity and collector provenance in this condition are a rare find on the secondary market.
Also referenced in the resale market as: Gucci Tom Ford coral blouse, Gucci Tom Ford 2004 ruffle top, Tom Ford final collection Gucci silk shirt, Gucci SS 2004 bow blouse.
An exceptional archival blouse from Gucci's Spring/Summer 2004 Ready-to-Wear collection, designed under Tom Ford's legendary creative direction — his final season at the house. Rendered in lustrous coral silk, the blouse is defined by a cascade of ruched ruffle detailing at the front neckline and a statement self-tie bow at the centre, creating a deliberately feminine, almost lingerie-inspired silhouette. A concealed zip closure at the front preserves the clean line of the garment. Structured shoulders and fitted long sleeves with turned cuffs frame the softness of the body — the tension between tailoring and fluidity that defined Ford's best work.
The colour sits somewhere between coral, rust, and salmon depending on the light — warm, flushed, and entirely of its moment.
COLLECTION CONTEXT
Tom Ford's Spring/Summer 2004 collection for Gucci was his last, and the fashion world knew it. The collection leaned into lingerie-inspired silhouettes, chiffon layering, ruffled and pleated motifs, and a sunset palette of corals, pinks, and oranges — a warm, sensual final statement from a designer who had spent a decade redefining the house. The bow and ruffle detailing on this blouse is among the most characteristic gestures of that season, appearing across multiple looks in the show. For collectors, pieces from this final 2004 collection are considered Finale Archive items — the last documented chapter of one of fashion's most influential creative relationships. Tom Ford–era Gucci garments from this final season are increasingly scarce and command strong resale premiums.
DETAILS
Fabric: 100% Silk
Colour: Coral / rust / salmon
Prominent ruched ruffle detailing at front neckline
Self-tie bow at centre front
Concealed zip closure
Structured shoulders
Long sleeves with turned cuffs
Lingerie-inspired silhouette
Made in Italy
SIZE
Tag: EU 44
Measurements (laid flat):
Bust: 20.08 in
Length: 22.05 in
Shoulders: 16.54 in
Waist: 17.32 in
Sleeve Length: 26.77 in
CONDITION
Exceptional — this blouse presents in pristine vintage condition. The coral silk is bright and unmarked with no fading, pulls, or discoloration. The ruffle and bow detailing is fully intact and retains its structure. The concealed zip functions perfectly. There are no repairs, alterations, or visible flaws of any kind. A truly unworn or barely worn example of a piece from one of the most collectible seasons in modern fashion history.
PROVENANCE / RARITY NOTES
From Gucci Spring/Summer 2004 Ready-to-Wear — Tom Ford's final collection for the house. The ruffled bow blouse belongs to the same documented production run as the season's sheer pleated dresses and signature lingerie-inspired separates. Archival Tom Ford–era Gucci garments from this final season are increasingly scarce; pieces that embody Ford's signature femininity and collector provenance in this condition are a rare find on the secondary market.
Also referenced in the resale market as: Gucci Tom Ford coral blouse, Gucci Tom Ford 2004 ruffle top, Tom Ford final collection Gucci silk shirt, Gucci SS 2004 bow blouse.