TOM FORD made a triumphant return to New York after showing more recently in London and Los Angeles, with a private showing of his "see now buy now" collection for Fall/Winter 2016/2017.

Held over a swanky dinner attended by celebrities and A-lists, the fashion runway was a short box set-up in in the middle of the tables, and the presentation featured a collection of pencil skirts with deep slits up the back, buckle belts and statement jewelry. For men there were suede, corduroy and silk jackets and evening jackets with retro disco detail.

For evening wear there were sequin cocktail dresses paired with buckle belts, feathers, and flame-detail and column beaded dresses with cut-out backs that hugged the figure and flashed thigh through slits to the top of the leg.