Tom Ford’s autumn–winter 2026 footwear begins with a sharply drawn silhouette: the lengthened toe, the narrow heel and the deliberate exposure of the foot. The collection develops those familiar codes through new interpretations of the Selen and Vertigo families, alongside the introduction of the Cassia sandal. It is an exercise in variation, where a change in line or construction can alter the character of a shoe.

The toe is central to that language. Pointed forms are sometimes finished with a narrow, squared edge, while glossed surfaces and criss-cross constructions give the designs different degrees of emphasis. Slender stiletto heels extend the proportions. The house describes a fluid approach to gender, but the defining visual thread is consistent: elongated lines paired with pared-back construction.

Within the established families, Selen receives new interpretations and Vertigo expands in two contrasting directions. A D’Orsay pump exposes the sides of the foot, while a thigh-high boot extends the silhouette upwards. The relationship between coverage and openness is part of what makes the collection coherent even as its forms change.
Cassia adds an evening sandal with an ankle strap and an embellished thong. Across the collection, ultra-high heels and the removal of material at the sides sharpen the outline, with the Tom Ford T providing a recognisable finishing detail. These are small architectural decisions that keep the shoes distinct without relying on a wholesale change of vocabulary.

The accompanying campaign places the footwear within a broader study of character. Women appear alone and in groups, with clothing and shoes used to express individuality rather than a uniform ideal. The brand’s narrative looks across ages and different lives, treating personal history as part of how a wardrobe is worn.

For this collection, the point is not simply height or impact. It is the tension between a precise construction and the personality it acquires on the wearer. The new Cassia, D’Orsay and thigh-high forms offer different ways into that same idea.