{"product_id":"gucci-by-tom-ford-aw1999-smocked-leather-top-square-neck-black-size-38-68880","title":"Gucci by Tom Ford AW1999 Smocked Leather Top, Square Neck, Black, Size 38","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"jp-product\" data-world=\"Japan Luxury Archive\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-lede\"\u003eA black leather top from Tom Ford's Autumn\/Winter 1999 Gucci collection, with a square neck, full sleeves and smocking at the waist, upper arms and cuffs, as worn on the runway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTom Ford's tenure at Gucci, from 1994 to 2004, turned the house into the most influential name in fashion, and his Autumn\/Winter 1999 collection, with its ruched velvet and soft black leather, is one of the most referenced of the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis top is cut from very soft black lambskin and gathered by hand-stitched smocking: a band below the bust that releases into a short peplum, panels on the upper sleeves, and deep cuffs that pull the full sleeves in at the wrist. The neckline is wide and square, and it closes with a long zip at the back. The Gucci label and size 38 sit inside. One photograph shows the same top on the runway with a ruched velvet skirt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTagged Italian 38, it measures 44 cm across the chest and 44 cm long, a close, short fit for a UK 6 to 8 or US 2 to 4.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTom Ford's leather pieces from Gucci are scarce in good order, because thin lambskin and smocking demand careful handling. This top has been well kept and remains a graceful, wearable example of the Autumn\/Winter 1999 mood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"jp-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesigner:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gucci (Tom Ford)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeason:\u003c\/strong\u003e Autumn\/Winter 1999\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel \/ ref:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smocked leather top\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leather 100%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in:\u003c\/strong\u003e Italy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTagged size:\u003c\/strong\u003e IT 38\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shoulder 48 cm · Chest (pit to pit) 44 cm · Sleeve 56 cm · Length 44 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e Top only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGraded about 7 out of 10: light wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmocking intact; leather soft with natural creasing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZip working.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition grade \u003cstrong\u003eB\u003c\/strong\u003e on the Japanese scale; see \u003ca href=\"\/es\/blogs\/news\/japanese-condition-ranks-explained\"\u003eJapanese condition ranks, explained\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthenticity \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe labels, materials, stitching, hardware and construction are examined together and documented in Japan before dispatch; anything that cannot be confirmed is stated plainly in the description. Every piece carries the Japonista authenticity guarantee. Leather specialist cleaning only, and store on a padded hanger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery from Japan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacked by hand in Japan and shipped insured and tracked by EMS or an equivalent express service. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Every sale is final; please ask anything before you buy, and see our \u003ca href=\"\/es\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003epublished policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-closing\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsidered offers are welcome through Send an Offer, and each one is reviewed personally. 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