100 Unforgettable Dresses (SLIDESHOW)

"For his spring 1996 collection, [Tom] Ford chose to look outside Gucci's archives in order to make a revolutionary leap forward...From now on, Gucci would be reconized first and foremost for its fashion, instead of as a venerated brand with an iconic logo and a go-to reputation for leather goods and loafers. Additionally, the Gucci brand would be synonymous with sex."