Vivienne Tam’s Spring 2010 collection was all about butterflies. Drawing inspiration from the Chinese opera ‘Butterfly Lovers’, each outfit worked around a central accessory–the HP digital clutch Tam designed.


The butterfly theme prevailed in a variety of ways. Satin and chiffon pieces featured over-sized butterfly prints in color and black and white. Embroidered butterflies provided the structure for skirts and dresses. Sequined butterflies embellished dresses and tops. And, the general structure of the pieces Tam designed were flowing and light, like butterflies. In short, butterflies were everywhere!


While the butterfly theme was fanciful and unique, the best designs weren’t focused on butterflies at all. Fitted blazers, tailored jeans and structured cocktail dresses were the most wearable of all Tam’s designs.


In addition, the general feel was 1970’s throwback. Over-sized fringe bags, maxi-dresses and gladiator sandals provided a hippie-chic feel. The only reminder of our current decade was the digital clutch most of the models carried down the runway.

Key Trends from the Vivienne Tam Spring 2010 Collection

butterflies
chiffon
suede
maxi-dresses
fringe
vests
gladiators
tunic dresses
boot-cut jeans

What can we take away?

From Vivienne Tam’s collection, we can tell the boho/hippie-chic look will definitely be stylish again next Spring. Hip-hugging boot-cut jeans paired with fitted tops are a great sophisticated vintage look. And, unlike the sleek and sporty looks we’ve seen from other shows, flowy, feminine styles will still be a stylish option.

Your thoughts?

How wearable do you think the butterfly designs are? Is this a collection you could wear or just draw inspiration from?

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