Guo Pei: Couture Fantasy

Guo Pei: Couture Fantasy is a stunning celebration of the fashion designs of Guo Pei,Chinas first couturier and one of the world's most innovative designers. With over 200 color illustrations and a Q&A with the designer, the book showcases her craftsmanship, embroidery, and unconventional dressmaking techniques.

Format: Hardback
Length: 278 pages
Publication date: 12 April 2022
Publisher: Yale University Press

Guo Pei: Couture Fantasy is a captivating exploration into the imaginative realm of Guo Pei, China's pioneering couturier and one of the world's most visionary fashion designers. Guo Pei has mesmerized fashion enthusiasts across Beijing, Paris, and the United States for over two decades, notably creating Rihannas iconic trailing yellow gown for the 2015 Met Gala. Renowned for her awe-inspiring designs that bring the extraordinary to life, Guo Pei draws inspiration from a diverse range of sources, including China's imperial heritage, European architecture, and the natural world. Celebrities, royalty, and even the Olympics have sought her expertise for commissions that showcase her unparalleled craftsmanship, intricate embroidery, and avant-garde dressmaking techniques. This lavish volume, adorned with more than 200 color illustrations showcasing 60 of her exquisite creations, showcases the unparalleled artistry and craftsmanship that define Guo Pei's work. In addition to its visual allure, the book includes a Q&A with the designer, a facsimile sketchbook, and a chronology that traces her remarkable career, from her early beginnings at the Beijing Industrial School of Design to her status as a celebrated couturier.

Guo Pei: Couture Fantasy

A captivating journey into the imaginative world of Guo Pei

China's pioneering couturier and one of the world's most visionary fashion designers.

Guo Pei has mesmerized fashion enthusiasts across Beijing, Paris, and the United States for over two decades, notably creating Rihannas iconic trailing yellow gown for the 2015 Met Gala.

Renowned for her awe-inspiring designs that bring the extraordinary to life, Guo Pei draws inspiration from a diverse range of sources, including China's imperial heritage, European architecture, and the natural world.

Celebrities, royalty, and even the Olympics have sought her expertise for commissions that showcase her unparalleled craftsmanship, intricate embroidery, and avant-garde dressmaking techniques.

This lavish volume, adorned with more than 200 color illustrations showcasing 60 of her exquisite creations, showcases the unparalleled artistry and craftsmanship that define Guo Pei's work.

In addition to its visual allure, the book includes a Q&A with the designer, a facsimile sketchbook, and a chronology that traces her remarkable career, from her early beginnings at the Beijing Industrial School of Design to her status as a celebrated couturier.

Weight: 2452g
Dimension: 257 x 332 x 37 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780300264258