Water-like Tam uses Zen in her creations

Q&A: Vivienne Tam

What inspired you to make this collection based on the Taoist concept of wu xing?

The collection is not just about fashion, but about shapes, colors, materials and what you are wearing. They can actually enhance your energy and also balance you. I'm water, and I am in lack of fire, so I need to wear red, or wear a ruby or rose gold necklace or a triangle. These help me enhance my energy. It's true, when I wear red, it gives me good luck.