You know what I’m talking about. The Gwynnie cape. From the master himself, TOM FORD. If Glinda were visiting Dorothy today, I feel fairly certain this is what she would wear. Hell, let’s just cast Gwynnie as Glinda right now, and ask her to bring THE DRESS.
Gwyneth Paltrow at the Oscars in TOM FORD fall 2012. Via fashionista.com.
We all derive inspiration from somewhere, and I would never DREAM of trying to crank out new looks five times a year. Fashion designers have a very tough job, and that is not written in jest. That said, I can see how it would be impossible to erase this image of utter perfection from a designer’s mind. It is unforgettable.
TOM FORD, you are brilliant. Behold:
All show images via style.com.
PS: If you want more TOM FORD (like, who doesn’t?), be sure to check out Full Time Ford. There’s a super amazing TOM FORD BEAUTY giveaway happening through February 20th, too!
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Oh that cape last year on Gwyneth. It was so good! I love Tom Ford, although the only thing of his I can afford is the nail polish (and I love it–Bordeaux Lust, great color and quality polish!). Happy Valentine’s Day to you my dear Vahni. YOU inspire me! And hello, nice arm and back in the previous post. Dang you are looking good! XO, Jill
@NorthOnHarper
February 14, 2013
There really is something magical about a Cape- isn’t there?
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@Heatherfonseca
February 14, 2013
I love the cape trend and I’m very glad that it seems to be evolving forward rather than disappearing. As for gwennie’s cape and dress, I think it was the best of last years gowns. Totally memorable yet simple and elegant. I think Tom ford is doing what Calvin Klein used to do in the early 90′s, only better because Tom fords clothes are sexier.
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I remember when Gwenyth wore this. She looked absolutely stunning. I need a cape in my life.
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@beautifullyinv
February 15, 2013
Nothing will ever top Gwynnie’s cape… though I do love that reem acra and zac posen (that color!).
Don’t forget about the RED version of the TF (http://www.fulltimeford.com/2012/07/13/tom-ford-autumn-winter-2012-2013-ad-campaign-hi-res/). It puts that Valentino to shame!
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@beautifullyinv
February 15, 2013
P.S. Thanks for mentioning my giveaway!
@trndbttr
February 15, 2013
I almost passed out when I saw Gwen in this dress and that CAPE. SO beautiful, I need that cape.
Love this: The Cape that Launched a Thousand Capes http://t.co/dctUqbd4 via @gritandglamour
@ladyofashion
February 15, 2013
Ha … Glinda, yes! I remember wearing little capelets as a child, I am in love with capes, especially that infamous one Gwyneth wore above … so beautiful, dramatic, and sleek!
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Thanks for sharing! RT @fulltimeford: Love this: The Cape that Launched a Thousand Capes http://t.co/vX05zzUY via @gritandglamour
@taxnomywardrobe
February 16, 2013
Capetastic! I adore capes, always have, always will, regardless of whether they happen to be in or out of fashion. Great selection!
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@arashmazinani
February 17, 2013
This post makes me seriously want to go out and drop £350 on a Tom Ford shirt or something. That Gwyneth dress is stunning!
I recently had a comment on my ‘what would Tom Ford do?’ post because a lady googled it after tell her husband “just think what would Tom Ford do?” when he asked her for some style advice.
Gotta love the man!
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@kt_cramer
February 17, 2013
That Gwen look is still a part of my background on my computer. Seriously, that moment is was major, so epic it will be remembered always. However I did totally love the Zac Posen cape look too!
xoKatie
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@lolarocksme
February 18, 2013
Ahhhh that dress was so flawless! Tom Ford can do no wrong
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@visualtherapyny
February 18, 2013
This Tom Ford cape is genius. One of our clients got it in coral/red, it is absolutely stunning: http://visual-therapy.com/blog/fall-ad-favorites-tom-ford/
@gritandglamour
February 19, 2013
Thank you all for your comments! Crazy thing is after I posted this and continued perusing fall 2013 RTW collections, I saw even more capes! The photos included above were a drop in the bucket.
@avggirlsguide
February 19, 2013
Oh how I remember that cape. I’m not sure I’m a cape person and how many people could pull off her look but man does she look so stunning. I’m in awe.
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@gritandglamour
February 28, 2013
We all were in awe!
@gritandglamour Great post on the origination of the undeniable #fw13 cape trend. 1st visit 2ur blog. Really enjoy it http://t.co/PocA9KIbrX