Vivienne Tam SIGNED China Chic A Personal Journey through Chinese Style 1st Edit

Description: ART DIRECTION BY WING SHYA DESIGN AND ILLUSTRATION BY ELAINE KWONG of shya-la-la workshop PROJECT MANAGEMENT BY ROBERT LOH of baboon and broccoli COVER CONCEPT AND PHOTOGRAPH BY FOREIGN DEVIL EDITED BY CHARLES RUE WOODS AND CASSIE JONES PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT BY RONI AXELROD Permissions, constituting an extension of the copyright page, appear on pages 312-313. A large-format edition of this book was published in 2000 by ReganBooks, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers. ChINA CHIC. Copyright O 2000 by Vivienne Tam. All rights reserved. Printed in Hong Kong. No part of this book may be used or reproduced in any manner whatsoever without written permission except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical articles and reviews. For information address HarperCollins Publishers Inc., 10 East 53rd Street, New York, NY 10022. HarperCollins books may be purchased for educational, business, or sales promotional use. For information please write. Special Markets Department, HarperCollins Publishers Inc., 10 East 53rd Street, New York, NY 10022. The Library of Congress has cataloged the large-format edition as follows Tam, Vivienne China chic - a visual memoir of Chinese style and culture / Vivienne Tam. -Ist ed. D cm ISBN 0-06-039268-1 1. Art.- Chinese influences. 2 Decorative arts- Chinese influences. 3. Art, Chinese Western influences 4. Tam, Vienne Sources. I. Title N7429.1359 2000 709 0621 00-039046 ISBN 0-06 079663 4 06 07 08 09 10 TP 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Experience the exquisite beauty of Chinese style through "Vivienne Tam CHINA CHIC A Personal Journey." This first edition book is a collector's item for anyone who appreciates the cultural significance and intricate designs of Chinese fashion. Signed by the renowned designer herself, this book takes you on a journey through the history and evolution of Chinese fashion and style. Immerse yourself in the stunning visuals and insightful commentary that highlight the unique aspects of Chinese fashion, from the traditional elements to the modern twists that embody "China chic." This book is a must-have for fashion enthusiasts, collectors, and anyone interested in the rich and vibrant culture of China. Vivienne Tam Article Talk Language Watch Edit Vivienne Tam (traditional Chinese: 譚燕玉; simplified Chinese: 谭燕玉; Jyutping: taam4 jin3juk6; pinyin: Tán Yànyù, born 28 November 1957) is a fashion designer based in New York City. She was born in Guangzhou, Guangdong, China, and moved to Hong Kong at the age of three. She attended the Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Vivienne Tam 譚燕玉 Vivienne Tam at the 2011 Time 100 gala. Born Tam Yin Yok 28 November 1957 (age 65) Guangzhou, Guangdong, China Education Hong Kong Polytechnic University Occupation Fashion designer Website viviennetam.com Tam's fashion brand is named after her and is inspired by Chinese culture, design, modern fashion, and east–west fusion. The theme of her first collection was EAST WIND CODE. She authored China Chic, a book in which she explored the ways in which Chinese style meets Western style and described elements of the Chinese culture like her mother's cheongsam that had the most impact on her. She also discussed how Chinese culture intertwined with Western style and influenced her future work.[1] She has worked with Hewlett-Packard on a special Vivienne Tam range of designer netbook computers, such as a version of the HP Mini 1000 and the HP Mini 210. Tam also appeared on dressup site Stardoll where she has her own suite and brand name. She has also designed dresses for the characters in the Animax movie LaMB. Tam debuted her collaboration with Chinese jewelry brand TSL at her Spring 2013 fashion show.[2] Early life Work Edit After finishing her degree she moved to New York City to launch her business. Her company, East Wind Code, was established in March 1982. (East Wind Code means "good luck and prosperity" in Chinese)[5] Her clothes were being made in Hong Kong, however she had a work space on West 38th Street, NYC. After a decade, she ended up changing the name of her business to "Vivienne Tam" before her first runway show at New York Fashion Week.[5] The East-West fusion Edit In the world of fashion, Vivienne Tam is known for her "East meets West" designs. Her life in Hong Kong and family history in China made Tam a "bridge between two cultures." Tam believes that the world is ruled by the yin-yang philosophy, so her collections often reflect this belief, merging the traditional and modern cultures.[6] Through her works, she wants to spread awareness in the West about the beauty of Chinese culture and national clothing. Vivienne's Tam collections highlight the unique character of Chinese culture. She uses them as a tool to show that Chinese national clothing is not just clothing but also a type of art, creativity, and a reflection of years of history.[6] Works and collections Edit Her first few collections were heavily influenced by traditional Chinese prints, fabrics, and designs. Her clothes were popular among fashion-forward women interested in Asian influence designs.[5] Vivienne Tam 'Mao' Jacket Spring/Summer 1995. Adnan Ege Kutay Collection MAO Edit In 1995, she teamed up with artist Zhang Hongtu for her collection "MAO".[5] Both Vivienne Tam's and Zhang Hongtu's families were denounced by Mao's regime, so their joint collection signifies "a kind of mental therapy," as Zhang puts it. The collection included several portraits of Mao that depicted him in comical light. For example, one of the images "Mao so Young" shows him with pigtails and gingham dress, and another image called "Ow Mao" shows Mao with a bee on his nose. She produced a series of printed t-shirts with these humorous images. Another collection included garments inspired by "Zhongshan suit", also known as the "Mao suit", since Mao regularly wore suits with the similar style. These suits featured black-and-white images of Mao that fully covered the garment. Vivienne Tam regarded this collection as "more serious, symbolizing the positive and negative effects Mao had on the Chinese culture" [3] In the Asian American community this created some controversy as they felt it was in poor taste, since many had died under his power. She even had difficulty finding a manufacturer in Hong Kong that would take the job, and even several minor protests by her store. Despite the controversy in the launching of this collection, some of the pieces became permanent artworks in the Andy Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and even in the collections of the Los Angeles's Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising Museum, the Texas Fashion Collection, and New York's Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology.[5] Year of the Dragon[5] Edit This following collection was inspired from Asian Culture, and released in Spring of 2001, featuring images of Buddha. She explained that "The Buddha image has always been in the temple, and I wanted to make it more accessible to the people."[5] Expansion of her business Edit In 1996, she expanded her clothing empire and created a shoe line for Candie's, and the year after she opened her first store in NYC, then a branch in LA, Tokyo, and Kobe, Japan.[5] 2017 spring collection Edit In Fall of 2016, Tam debuted her Spring and Summer collection at New York Fashion Week featuring iconic Houston logos. Tam partnered with Visit Houston and Asian Wives Club to promote a new perspective on the city of Houston.[7] 2018 fall/winter collection Edit In February 2018, Tam presented her Fall/Winter 2018 collection, inspired by a "spiritual journey" through the Himalayas to Tibet, in Gallery I of Spring Studios.[8]

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