TOM FORD

In 1994, Ford was promoted to Creative Director of Gucci. His 1st year at the helm, he introduced Halston-style velvet hipsters, skinny satin shirts & car-finish metallic patent boots. In 1995, he brought in French stylist Carine Roitfeld & photographer Mario Testino to create a series of new ad campaigns. 1995 to1996, sales at Gucci increased by 90%. By 1999, the house, which had been almost bankrupt when Ford joined, was valued more than $4 billion.