In the sleek, cinematic world of Tom Ford, tailoring is never just tailoring. It’s seduction cut into shape. It’s power dressed in velvet. And few pieces capture this duality quite like the Sharp Bonded Velvet Tailored Shorts—a design that transforms the notion of “eveningwear” into something far more magnetic.

Rendered in a lush forest green velvet with a bonded finish, these shorts are sculptural yet fluid, rich with depth and light. They sit confidently at the waist, fitted through the hips and gently flaring at the hem—a silhouette that flatters, sharpens, and commands attention with minimal effort.

Velvet, in Ford’s hands, isn’t soft. It’s strong. Bonded for structure yet supple in feel, the textile has a built-in drama that elevates every movement. These are not lounge shorts. They’re armour, distilled into luxury.

Every detail reinforces this edge: the clean seams, the cuffed hem, the tailored waistband that creates a crisp contrast against the plush texture. And of course, that gleaming gold belt—more statement than accessory—adds just the right dose of hedonistic glamour.

Paired with the matching velvet jacket and silk blouse (as shown), the look becomes almost military in its precision—sharp epaulettes, oversized buttons, utility pockets—all softened by the richness of the fabric and the deep olive hue. Part uniform, part fantasy

It’s a modern uniform for the woman who doesn’t ask for attention but takes it.

Hot Style Tips

• Velvet on Velvet: Pair with the coordinating cropped jacket and a silk blouse in olive or black. Add sheer tights and stilettos for a look that’s runway-ready.
• Evening Edge: Style with a tucked-in black bodysuit, strappy gold heels, and oversized gold earrings. Bold lips optional—but encouraged.
• Layered Power: Throw on a long-tailored coat over a tonal knit and these shorts, with leather gloves and knee-high boots. Winter glamour, redefined.
• Minimalist Luxe: Let the shorts shine by styling them with a crisp white poplin shirt and black mules. Add a sharp clutch and you're set for an elevated lunch or low-lit dinner.

These shorts may be short in length, but their impact is long-lasting. In true Tom Ford form, they walk the line between glamour and precision, indulgence and intention. They’re not seasonal—they’re collectible. A future icon in plush velvet.

Perfect for curated wardrobes that favour boldness with structure, they offer something rare: a piece that feels just as commanding on the red carpet as it does in an intimate dinner setting. They have decided not to play it safe—they’re for showing up, standing tall, and rewriting the rules of what eveningwear can look like.

Available exclusively in-store at Apsley. Step into Tom Ford’s world of structured seduction and discover the tailored icons reshaping after-dark dressing—one velvet piece at a time.