The lights lowered and the room burst with techno vibes as the first model of Vivienne Tam’s Spring/Summer 2015 collection stepped out on the runway. The upbeat techno track,...

Vivienne Tam’s Fall/Winter 2013 collection debuted in red, white, and black with thumping electronica, full of allusions to both American and Chinese pop culture and politics. Citing the punk movement and pop art as influences for this collection’s look, Tam presented an array of strong but feminine, 1960s-esque sheath dresses and shirt-dresses juxtaposed with boxier shirts with a distinctly militant feel. Shiny-heeled boots as well as heels with ankle straps complimented the varied silhouettes of the clothing.