The Tom Ford brand launched its first eyewear collection in 2005 under designer Tom Ford.
Ford established his fashion company after leaving Gucci and Yves Saint Laurent. Eyewear became one of the label’s early product categories, alongside fashion, accessories, and beauty products. The sunglasses typically combine classic shapes with highly recognizable luxury detailing.
Tom Ford eyewear is produced through licensing arrangements rather than being made entirely by the fashion house itself. The brand’s design identity, however, is controlled through its fashion and accessories business.
The label is sometimes confused with Gucci because Ford previously served as Gucci’s creative director. His eyewear brand is independent from Gucci, and the two labels have separate ownership, design teams, and product histories.