Tom Ford Spring/Summer 2016
“Instead of having a traditional show this season, I decided to try something new. Having a runway show has become so much about the creation of imagery for online and social media and watching a filmed fashion show can be like watching a filmed play [which is never very satisfying]. I wanted to think about how to present a collection in a cinematic way that was designed from its inception to be presented online. I have always loved “Soul Train” which used to be on TV in the 70’s; as it was as much about the clothes as the music. I asked Nile Rodgers to collaborate on a new version of one of his great hits from that time, “I Want Your Love,” and worked with Lady Gaga to record the vocals. I staged a full show and shot it in Los Angeles with Gaga on the runway. It was a great deal of fun to do and I think that the video captures the exuberant mood of the collection in a way that a filmed traditional show would not have.” - Tom Ford
