Vivienne Tam Fall 2008 - Himalayan/Disney Inspired Designs Vivienne Tam was born in Canton, China, and raised in Hong Kong. After graduation, she moved to New York, where she cultivated her interest in fashion. What inspired your collection this season? How did you come up with the fabrics? When I started my business, I had no money, so I ended up creating my own fabrics. So it's very special, and nobody has it. I used a real basic fabric to create my own special fabrics. When I started, I couldn't afford the European fabrics. I did find that your fabrics are unique. Every piece is essentially my favorite piece. Vivienne Tam's clothing brand is inspired by Chinese design and modern fashion. Her shops can be found in most major cities around the world. Madonna and Julia Roberts are among Tam's celebrity fans. By Kaylene Peoples |
Vivienne Tam chose for her new collection are vividly rich with unexpected color combinations. Her signature dimensional cutout technique, which we've seen in past collections, managed to be fresh and new. And a quilted theme appeared throughout her new collection. Some of the pieces included geometric-styled dresses with shimmering fabrics in gold. Other notable pieces included a gold cardigan worn over a gold embroidered skirt. All dresses were thigh-length, and few of them were adorned with cutouts of Mickey and Minnie Mouse, lending a youthful vibe. All garments were worn with various colored tights, boots, and a minimal selection of muted-colored heels. 
The Hemalayan arts. (Thangka prints) I love these paintings because they are all the same. They have clouds, fire, and lotuses. I love to interpret them into my clothes. When I saw the paintings, I started with the prints, and then I went into all the borders and applications. And then I think about what is the right silhouette for those beautiful textures and prints.
