Chinese couture designer Guo Pei is a worldwide sensation once compared to legendary couturier Charles James. Known for her inspired and innovative approach, she highlights the best of Eastern design and historical technique — intricate skill and incredible craftsmanship — while pushing boundaries in a field steeped in Western tradition.

Join us for a brilliant morning at The Cocoon Space as we sit down to chat with Guo Pei herself about her designs, how she navigates the European world of haute couture, and the future of traditional couture in an industry that is consistently embracing rapid technological advancements.

About Guo Pei

Guo Pei is China’s preeminent couturière, recognised for the depth of craftsmanship, Chinese historical references, and beauty of her fantastical works. Almost two decades before Rihanna wore the now-iconic yellow cape to the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute Gala in 2015, she was already the designer of choice for high society and the influential at home in China. In 2016, Guo Pei was invited to join the Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture as a guest member; and she was named one of TIME Magazine’s “100 Most Influential People”.

Her works have been shown in museums worldwide, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the China National Silk Museum, the National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne, the Vancouver Art Gallery, and the SCAD FASH Museum of Fashion + Film in Atlanta. Don’t miss out on Guo Pei’s upcoming exhibition with the Asian Civilisations Museum – Guo Pei: Chinese Art and Couture, from 15 June to 15 September 2019.