This is a fantastic Gucci coat from the Fall 2001 season. Its twin in a pale pink was worn on the runway by Karolina Kurkova for Look 21. I love that you can see how fantastic it is on and moving in the photos and in the video that we have for it. During this time period Tom Ford was the Creative Director and was breathing new life into the label. He was known for his slick and simple yet still sexy silhouettes that often highlighted every curve of a woman's body. He took over the label in 1994 and his presence was a game changer. His modern take revived the label and brought in a younger audience. In 2001 he was on the top of his game and everyone who was anyone was wearing Gucci. This is a great example of what he was doing during this time period. 

As good as the coat is in the pink colour of the runway I think the black makes it far easier to wear and style with more things. The black also gives it a bit more longevity since the pink would be so easily marked. The fabric is a rich luxurious cashmere that is fantastic to the touch. The lines of the coat are very simple and it is classic Tom Ford in feel. The coat zips up the side with a zipper that has a textured leather panel on either side of that chunky zipper. The zipper is double ended so you can open it from the neck or choose to open it from the bottom to create a slit if you want to show a bit of a leg. It is so well-made and the silhouette is so classic that I think you could wear this as either a coat layered over other things or on its own. The collar is high and and it is meant to be worn sitting up to frame the neck. It snaps into place just above the zipper with two hidden set snaps. You can also unsnap and fold it down. The sleeves are long and slim with a slight tapering in towards the waist. The shoulders have slight shaping but with very soft padding and the body of the coat falls in a fairly straight column. It skims past the bust, waist and hips and there are hidden pockets along the seams of each side. It is phenomenal. Excellent condition.

Fully lined in the slightly textured black lining that you see in Gucci pieces from this time and zips to close at the front as described above. The neckline closes with two hidden set snaps. Pockets on each hip and very light minimal padding in each shoulder.

Sleeves: 24.5" and 12" around the upper arm
Shoulders: 15"
Bust: 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 17.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 18.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Total length: 42" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD4718

Reference Photos/Video: Fall 2001 Gucci, Look 21. Model Karolina Kurkova.

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