What happens when you combine the art of fashion with innovative auto design? An unexpected showcase of sculptural silhouettes, bold hues, and fresh takes on modern luxury!
Designers Bach Mai, House of Aama, and Vivian Chan brought their creative visions to life with Cadillac-inspired collections at The Bomb Fashion Show’s Los Angeles debut. And the looks were giving! Held October 14 at Nya West in Hollywood and produced by Mirror Digital, the show saw models ditch the traditional runway for a choreographed strut alongside Cadillac’s all-electric lineup, giving guests an up-close look at the collections. From dramatic couture to culturally rooted prints and delicate, flowing fabrics, the collections offered three fashion-forward perspectives to the same question: What does modern luxury look like?
Bach Mai: American Glamour in Motion
For Bach Mai, the connection between fashion and automotive design comes down to form, movement, and craftsmanship. Inspired by the Cadillac LYRIQ in Opulent Blue, Mai selected a voluminous sculptural gown paired with a structured bomber jacket. The striking cobalt-blue with dramatic proportions reflected the car’s rich color and curves.
“I wanted to make a connection between how Cadillac’s gorgeous vehicles are much like clothing and that it’s all just about sculpture in motion,” said Mai.
He completed the collection with metallic finishes, including a silver ball gown with black bodice, fluid draping, and bold silhouettes that brought a contemporary edge to classic glamour.
House of Aama: Culture, Color, and the Future
Mother-daughter design duo Rebecca Henry and Akua Shabaka of House of Aama reigned in royal blues and bold prints from their Sun Records collection, inspired by Los Angeles jazz history and Afrofuturism.
Among the looks was a flowing blue dress with yellow, orange, and red artwork, along with a burgundy knit vest layered over a bright magenta blouse and wide-leg denim bottoms. The designers connected their Cadillac-inspired look to the vehicle’s bold red color, using the collection’s sunray print to explore the relationship between nostalgia and contemporary design.
“The warm reds and golds of our prints found a connection with the VISTIQ’s Radiant Red,” shared the design duo. “Being from Los Angeles, car culture is part of the landscape we call home,” shared the designer duo. “Cadillac holds a place in the stories and style of our communities, where a car can carry personal expression, family memories, and the promise of somewhere to go. For us, modern luxury carries the past forward through culture and innovation. It holds collected memory, shared experience, and striking design.”
VIVIANCHAN: The Art of Quiet Luxury
Where Bach Mai explored sculptural glamour and House of Aama embraced cultural expression, Vivian Chan focused on subtle details, movement, and the relationship between fabric and light. Her Cadillac-inspired hero look featured a rich copper-orange ensemble with flowing, translucent fabric layered over a streamlined silhouette. The design reflected the changing shades of the vehicle’s finish as light moved across its surface.
“Luxury is all about intention,” said Chan, noting that the smallest design decisions often make the greatest impact.
Chan’s collection also featured a dusky rose ensemble with gathered floral-like russet detailing and an extended flowing pane alongside deep ivory paints paired with an airy, sculptural overlay.
Together, the three collections highlighted the range of creative voices at The Bomb Fashion Show’s Los Angeles debut. The event also marked another milestone for Fashion Bomb Daily as it celebrates 20 years of centering fashion for multicultural audiences and creating new opportunities for designers to showcase their work.
With its LA debut, The Bomb Fashion Show continues to build on that legacy, bringing fresh perspectives and creative talent to the runway.
