Tom Ford’s comeback to womenswear after six years—with a show achieved in spectacular style in New York on September 12, 2010—is fashion meganews, and Vogue has the first photos of his new collection. Visit Vogue.com for Sarah Mower’s take and Steven Meisel’s images of the collection which are featured in the December 2010 issue of Vogue (on newsstands nationwide November 23rd).

An exclusive look at Tom Ford’s Spring 2011 collection

Ford pictured here with model Stella Tennant. Paillette jacket, sheer silk blouse, silk-georgette skirt, jewelry, and clutch; Tom Ford boutiques.Ford pictured here with model Stella Tennant. Paillette jacket, sheer silk blouse, silk-georgette skirt, jewelry, and clutch; Tom Ford boutiques.

Sense of Wonder. “The seventies is what I love. Soft, touchable beauty is what I love,” says Ford. From left: Leopard-print suit, plunge-neck blouse, shredded silk-organza shrug, silk wrap dress, suede trench, fringed silk dress, leopard-print sheath, back-tied silk dress, tuxedo jacket, trousers, and all jewelry and hats; Tom Ford boutiques.

photographed by Steven Meisel.