From Vivienne Tam’s landmark Spring–Summer 1997 ready-to-wear collection, this rare sheer mesh maxi dress features the designer’s now-iconic Buddha/Kuan Yin imagery that helped establish her internationally recognized East-meets-West aesthetic.
Rendered in stretch nylon mesh, the body-skimming silhouette is printed throughout with ethereal devotional imagery in muted shades of ivory, charcoal, olive, rust, and burgundy. The mirrored composition creates a striking trompe l’oeil effect, with serene figures appearing across both the front and back of the garment.
The Spring 1997 collection became one of Vivienne Tam’s most celebrated bodies of work and remains highly sought after by collectors. Pieces from the collection have been exhibited by The Metropolitan Museum of Art and continue to represent a defining moment in late 1990s fashion.
Details
Vivienne Tam Spring–Summer 1997 Ready-to-Wear Iconic Buddha/Kuan Yin print 100% nylon mesh Sheer stretch construction Long sleeves Maxi length Body-skimming silhouette Unlined Made in Hong Kong Size 2
