farpitzs.

as i said, i missed the vivienne tam show due to something called ‘higher education’. (what is that even for?) after getting a hold of the lookbook, i was even more upset with myself; the collection was filled with juicy colors and crisp lines. the pieces are classic basics with a twist and i wish i could’ve seen them in person.

Based on the concept of “nothingness”, a space in which anything can happen, Vivienne Tam’s Fall 2009 collection spotlighted rich jewel tones (think the designer’s signature red, deep purple and teal) and neutrals, along with a keen mixing of textures and layering of fabrics.  The Chinese character for “nothingness” - “wu” - was a theme featured in several collection pieces and when repeated as a sound, it becomes an effective mantra.  The core of Tam’s inspiration comes from a belief that when there is uncertainty in the cosmos, only an empty heart and clear mind lead to purity.

tam’s show also included a collaboration with hewlett-packard, incorporating a live blogging station that featured the company’s new touchsmart computers. if you want more, visit trashbag aesthetics to get a view of the entire fall 2009 collection.