2011 Tom Ford Emerald Green Embroidered Sheer Tulle Lace Velvet-Bra Trained Editorial Gown

ID: 0303262

Size: small - medium

Condition: excellent

This incredibly rare Tom Ford emerald green embroidered sheer tulle lace gown from his noteworthy fall/winter 2011 is the definition of wearable art. After reshaping modern luxury at Gucci and Yves Saint Laurent in the 1990s and early 2000s, Tom Ford stepped away from fashion, leaving the industry in suspense. His return under his own name was one of the most highly anticipated comebacks in recent memory. When he re-entered the runway calendar, he did so with total control—private presentations, cinematic precision, and an unapologetic vision of glamour that felt both nostalgic and fiercely contemporary.

His epic fall/winter 2011 collection was unveiled with intensity, later shared through carefully released video footage that sent editors and collectors into a frenzy. This breathtaking gown was Look 47, which Georgina Stojiljkovic also modeled for Helen Marlen Magazine. Most famously, Kate Bosworth wore the dress for the November 2011 issue of InStyle Magazine UK, cementing its place in fashion history. Cut in a lean, body-skimming silhouette, the gown elongates the figure before releasing into a sweeping mermaid hem. An impressive soft tulle train pools behind as you walk. The stunning emerald hue is saturated and dimensional, layered through sheer lace and delicate tulle to create depth while feeling weightless. 

The archival gown embodies a regal Victorian vibe with modern-day sex appeal. The entire construction is incredibly intricate: a sheer high neckline and long sleeves frame a seductive built-in velvet bra whose sculpted cups provide structure beneath a translucent base. Figure flattering stretch lace is layered beneath fine tulle, each carrying its own floral pattern. The elaborate embroidered vines with velvet leaves do not simply decorate; they travel deliberately up the front of the gown and continue along each sleeve, wrapping the arms in botanical motifs that add subtle pops of color. The overall transparency is daring, yet precisely engineered, with front and back panels positioned to provide coverage where it matters most. Along the spine, a concealed zipper is seamlessly hidden beneath a row of fabric-covered buttons that extend from the nape to the lower back, mimicking turn-of-the-century antique closures. The same refined detailing traces the wrists, echoing the vertical emphasis of the gown’s embroidery. At the back neckline, a dramatic velvet bow falls in soft folds, mirrored by another at the lower back where the skirt gathers before releasing into its spectacular train. From every single angle, this captivating gown embodies the cinematic elegance that defined Ford’s return. Pieces from his early independent collections are increasingly significant, particularly those documented in major editorials. 

This important 2011 Tom Ford emerald green editorial gown is in beautiful condition with no stains, discoloration or alterations Perfectly working hidden back and wrist zippers. Only sign of wear is some small breaks to the net tulle which are not noticeable when worn. Please message for detailed pictures. Highly wearable and an investment piece that will continue to increase in value.