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Vivienne Tam presents Spring/Summer 2019 collection at China Fashion Week
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During the international brand night of China Fashion Week, fashion designer Vivienne Tam brought her Spring/Summer 2019 collection to the Bird's Nest Culture Center in Beijing.
It was a chilly Wednesday night in Beijing. However, designer Vivienne Tam transported us to warm and comfortable Southeast Asia, with a runway show dominated by floral prints and bright colors.
The collection drew inspiration from the culture of the region, particularly the traditional flower offerings denoting love, warmth and happiness.
Designer Vivienne Tam at China Fashion Week /Courtesy of China Fashion Week
Designer Vivienne Tam at China Fashion Week /Courtesy of China Fashion Week
Vibrant blues, greens, yellows and reds, as well as fluorescent pinks, injected the collection with energy. The fabrics were acid dyed denim, crinkled chiffon, sheer organza and multi-colored lace.
Knits and crochet, as well as straw hats and handbags, created a summer holiday spirit. Symbolic creatures of the region such as peacocks and butterflies were printed on dresses and skirts.
Tam said her collection was inspired by a trip to Southeast Asia.
A model showcases the Vivienne Tam Spring/Summer 2019 collection on the runway. /Courtesy of China Fashion Week
A model showcases the Vivienne Tam Spring/Summer 2019 collection on the runway. /Courtesy of China Fashion Week
"This collection was inspired by my trip to Southeast Asia. Every time I went to those places, I feel so inspired. The country and the culture give me so much energy. The people and the way they live, the arts and crafts, it's so amazing,” Tam said.
It's the second time that Tam has brought her fashion creations to China Fashion Week. Last November, she showcased her Spring/Summer 2018 collection, which was inspired by the Chinese movie "Monster Hunt."
Tam said that presenting her show at the Bird's Nest Culture Center this time was like coming home.
A model showcases the Vivienne Tam Spring/Summer 2019 collection on the runway. /Courtesy of China Fashion Week
A model showcases the Vivienne Tam Spring/Summer 2019 collection on the runway. /Courtesy of China Fashion Week
"Doing a show in the Bird's Nest makes me feel like coming home. I feel so great, it's a very exciting moment for me,” Tam said.
Born in Guangzhou, raised in Hong Kong and now based in New York, Vivienne Tam's designs always reflect a fusion of Eastern and Western cultures.
China Fashion Week runs through Friday.