The Year of the Fire Monkey signifies ambition and adventures. Designer Vivienne Tam's Fall 2016 show shifted away from her native China as her collection's muse and moved her gaze to Turkey. Her runway for NY Fashion Week was created around looks observed in Turkish streetwear and mosaic tiles. It also looked at how its chicest citizens were adept at upcycling creative elements.

As it was a streetwear-inspired collection, the models were styled very casually for the runway. Hair was in loose, tousled waves. Lips were pale. Eyes and brows were defined but not exaggerated.
I have always been a big fan of how Vivienne Tam mixes texture and a tongue-in-cheek update of traditional inspiration and modern technology. I love her consistent use of rich red, purple and black because those are, selfishly some of my favorite fashion colors. Though I didn't show them here, I felt I should note there were plenty of black and white combos, camel and brown in the fall offerings as well.
If you love your fall looks embellished with culture and texture, Vivienne Tam Fall 2016 is the way to go.
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All photos by Mariana Leung |

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