This iconic Vivienne Tam Tibetan tiger rug print mesh top from her S/S 1998 collection. Rare long-sleeved version is lined in the front and sheer in the back. It fits a wide variety of sizes and is a deeply sought after example of some of her most popular collections that have developed passionate vintage fashion cult followings.
Made in Hong Kong
Tibetan tiger design
Gorgeous black and oranges perfect for Fall
Estimated size: S, Label says 1
Shoulder (across collarbone): 14”
Arm length: 23.75”
Chest (armpit to armpit): 15”
Natural waist: 13.75”
Length (from nape of neck to hem): 20”
Easily 2+” of stretch — this top can fit from a small to XL size
Condition: Very good, no noticeable flaws
Vivienne Tam, a Hong Kong–born, New York–based designer, rose to international prominence in the 1990s for her visionary blend of Eastern motifs and Western silhouettes. Known as one of the earliest champions of “East-meets-West” fashion, she translated traditional Chinese cultural symbols into contemporary design, often playing with bold prints, modern tailoring, and unexpected fabrics.
In the mid-1990s, Tam became especially recognized for her pioneering use of mesh fabric. She reimagined it beyond its utilitarian or athletic associations, turning it into a high-fashion textile that conveyed both sensuality and strength. The semi-sheer quality of mesh allowed her to layer intricate graphics—often referencing art, folklore, and spiritual iconography—so the fabric itself became a canvas for cultural storytelling.
One of her most celebrated creations was the Tibetan Tiger Collection (1990s). Drawing from Tibetan thangka paintings, Tam emblazoned fierce, stylized tigers across mesh dresses, tops, and separates. The pieces embodied both power and playfulness, standing out for their audacious prints and their ability to straddle the line between wearable art and fashion. Coveted by collectors and fashion enthusiasts alike, the Tibetan Tiger designs remain among her most iconic works, representing a moment when Tam’s aesthetic crystallized into something unmistakably hers: spiritual, daring, and deeply modern.
This iconic Vivienne Tam Tibetan tiger rug print mesh top from her S/S 1998 collection. Rare long-sleeved version is lined in the front and sheer in the back. It fits a wide variety of sizes and is a deeply sought after example of some of her most popular collections that have developed passionate vintage fashion cult followings.
Made in Hong Kong
Tibetan tiger design
Gorgeous black and oranges perfect for Fall
Estimated size: S, Label says 1
Shoulder (across collarbone): 14”
Arm length: 23.75”
Chest (armpit to armpit): 15”
Natural waist: 13.75”
Length (from nape of neck to hem): 20”
Easily 2+” of stretch — this top can fit from a small to XL size
Condition: Very good, no noticeable flaws
Vivienne Tam, a Hong Kong–born, New York–based designer, rose to international prominence in the 1990s for her visionary blend of Eastern motifs and Western silhouettes. Known as one of the earliest champions of “East-meets-West” fashion, she translated traditional Chinese cultural symbols into contemporary design, often playing with bold prints, modern tailoring, and unexpected fabrics.
In the mid-1990s, Tam became especially recognized for her pioneering use of mesh fabric. She reimagined it beyond its utilitarian or athletic associations, turning it into a high-fashion textile that conveyed both sensuality and strength. The semi-sheer quality of mesh allowed her to layer intricate graphics—often referencing art, folklore, and spiritual iconography—so the fabric itself became a canvas for cultural storytelling.
One of her most celebrated creations was the Tibetan Tiger Collection (1990s). Drawing from Tibetan thangka paintings, Tam emblazoned fierce, stylized tigers across mesh dresses, tops, and separates. The pieces embodied both power and playfulness, standing out for their audacious prints and their ability to straddle the line between wearable art and fashion. Coveted by collectors and fashion enthusiasts alike, the Tibetan Tiger designs remain among her most iconic works, representing a moment when Tam’s aesthetic crystallized into something unmistakably hers: spiritual, daring, and deeply modern.
