S/S 1997 Gucci by Tom Ford Prototype Maroon Ombré Velvet Backless Halter Dress clutch bag underscoring the set’s importance within

underscoring the set’s importance within the collection

This mini dress features a halterneck style with thin neck straps

These stretchy pants are made complete with a patent leather accent around the waist and a silver-tone Gucci 'G' emblem

and a large pleated floral appliqué with beadwork is placed at the hip

S/S 1997 Gucci by Tom Ford Prototype Maroon Ombré Velvet Backless Halter Dress clutch bag underscoring the set’s importance withinThis Gucci dress from the Spring Summer 1997 collection by Tom Ford is cut in a knee length silhouette with a backless halter neckline. This prototype is constructed from maroon ombr velvet with a draped cowl front secured with a metal chain strap at the neck. A variation of this design appeared on the runway modeled by Stella Tennant. The same design was worn by Carolyn Murphy to the CFDA Awards and modeled by Danielle Zinaich for Harpers Bazaar US