Meet Guo Pei, China's First Haute Couture Designer

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8 жыл бұрын

In the West, Guo Pei is known for making the canary-yellow gown Rihanna wore at this year’s Met Gala in New York. Growing up during the Cultural Revolution and China’s opening up, Guo shares how the country’s past has shaped her designs and innovations. Photo/Video: Menglin Huang/The Wall Street Journal
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@MoriahOdom 7 жыл бұрын

I love how she saw positivity in all the humor made about her dress. Immediately a fan of her as a person

@AslansAngel1 5 жыл бұрын

I thought the same thing. How wonderful to have an outlook on life like that-- to be able to take criticism with humor and grace. My initial reaction would be "How rude!" and I'd get all defensive. Lord, help me to be so light-hearted and secure that my critics don't phase me.

@AslansAngel1 5 жыл бұрын

There are actually some people that don't take offense. That's a noble quality.

@saveUyghurs 7 жыл бұрын

Pure elegance! And for a woman nearing 50, she looks so young!

@marilynnguyen6479 7 жыл бұрын

SHE'S 50? I THOUGHT SHE WAS YOUNGER

@TheFate23 7 жыл бұрын

1967

@SewingReport 7 жыл бұрын

Sure hope I age as well as Guo Pei!!!!

@reisbob7786 7 жыл бұрын

Sewing Report gOOD GERD she's pretty

@GRAVYRAQUEPz 6 жыл бұрын

Asian don't raisin!

@kr3642 8 жыл бұрын

go watch her runway show. It is absolute magic.

@MrXXUknownXx 5 жыл бұрын

Some of the most magical and beautiful designs i've ever seen. Toned down a bit, and you could wear it for prom/ball

@AslansAngel1 5 жыл бұрын

Truly magical. Those shoes, though! If I had to walk on those, the whole way down and back on the runway I'd be like, "Don't fall. Don't break an ankle. You're almost there. You can do this." LOL

@nekyred 5 жыл бұрын

Coz her labour is cheap

@lokylong28 7 жыл бұрын

The fashion industry has had different opinions towards Guo Pei's designs. She has been responsible for the appearance of many celebrities, either the Chinese or the Westerners, and the comments towards her art pieces are not always nice. Exaggerating, dramatic, ridiculous, these are the words they used to describe her fashion line, but in spite of being suppressed, Guo Pei has never surrender to them. That, I respect. Her spirit for the Chinese heritage, for art and for her country. And we should focus more on her excellent works, not the discriminations.

@reihino7857 6 жыл бұрын

I am sure she is not the only designer who creates exaggerating, dramatic and ridiculous outfits. Yes, she is being discriminated.

@Loveisfun123 6 жыл бұрын

Your mean Neighbor i like her designs, sure they are all those things, but I think she deserves more credit. When it comes down to it, she can master simplicity. I love her vision for fashion. And you can see there is Chinese heritage in her pieces on the runway during fashion weeks. I do think there is a stigma or some sort of mindset for those who think of haute couture, it’s only in Paris France. I think it’s absolutely genius she’s making these beautiful pieces and still putting a Chinese spin on it. I think it gives the pieces more meaning to them. Sort of like a “this can only be made in China, you can’t replicate this.”

@pleaseenterusernamehere 5 жыл бұрын

i barely know anything about fashion but isn't haute couture usually exaggerated and dramatic?

@niveditabhalla7230 5 жыл бұрын

The reason she is called exaggerating is because haute couture has always been considered a simple but very luxurious way of creating garments that fit to the consumers specifications. But in her case she makes designs that are inspired by the treditional Chinese garment which r definitely not mellow in any way. This makes her the odd peice in the pie also not to forget chinese designers r more prevelent in the fast fashion industry and couture looks down at it very badly. This is why people what never tried to understand her work and say its outlandish.

@sincerelyeugene6638 5 жыл бұрын

nivedita bhalla no, no, no, haute couture has no specific style. Haute couture, especially within the past two decades has been very dramatic, so, she really isn’t doing much that’s different.

@alexyarally 8 жыл бұрын

I think what Guo Pei does is show a form of artisan craft that China can be proud to produce in their homeland. I think when most people think china they think mass production and not the ancient arts. I think we shouldn't compare too close western standards as much because she is putting an amount of effort into each design to create a conversation about tradition and craftsmanship in her homeland. If brands like Martin Margeila can get away with using plastics and found items in a haute couture collection. The glue gun is the least of any issues, I've seen videos where couture houses use plastics which is not within the traditional standards preset by the council.

@MuhammadNunqiBaihaqi 7 жыл бұрын

Alex Yarally

@luv.mani2 Жыл бұрын

I could be wrong but I think they were just using the glue gun to melt the lace around the embroidery

@arielsilva1793 8 жыл бұрын

the hand-embroideries are amazing.

@ariannasilva4462 6 жыл бұрын

Ariel Silva Hello other Silva, nice to meet you here.

@MonumentToSin 6 жыл бұрын

I stumbled upon Guo Pei's designs quite by accident several years ago and was positively mesmerized by her designs. Current Western designers have started to bore me, and it feels like they always produce the same thing or copy each other. But Guo Pei is boldly unique. I've always loved the intricacies of embroidery and the use of jewels and shapes. I admire that she has never tried to compete with Western fashion, but instead has paved the way for Eastern designers with an unapologetic pride in being Asian. Furthermore, while her designs are rooted in the Chinese culture, they are not simply reproducing historic clothing, but are reinventing them, or as I would describe as "looking into the past as one steps into the future." It's about time non-West fashion got the recognition it deserves.

@Cybeldina 6 жыл бұрын

*barf*

@doney1996 6 жыл бұрын

The world is a melting pot. Once we see the different cultural pieces. Our mindset will expand and we will appreciate a piece.

@yumikipie 5 жыл бұрын

Especially elie saab, zuhair murad, tony ward and the list goes on hahahaha

@goudagirl6095 5 жыл бұрын

Very well said!

@aminasafina5904 4 жыл бұрын

West is truly boring compared to the East.Eastern fashion is much more beautiful and creative compared to the West.

@jennytran7891 7 жыл бұрын

her chinese pride is so beautiful, i love it

@jennytran7891 4 жыл бұрын

i believe it. it seems like many designers in the industry have a history of stealing ideas sadly.

@AstandsforAlex 8 жыл бұрын

So much respect for this woman

@user-ef7mt4ge8i 7 жыл бұрын

When my parent disagree with my decision to go on further my studies on graphic design, I'll show them this video. As a chinese, I can relate, I've got family members and relatives telling me having art major is not so much of a bright future. but I guess they don';t understand, I didn't do it so that I can earn big bucks, I do it because of my passion. I know I can't live off my passion (like they teased me) but I can't live without it. What is the point if i''m going to work until I die? I don't wanna be a working honey bee. I'd much rather do something I'm passionate about.

@nemuihana 6 жыл бұрын

That's a great idea! Sharing your passion with them and "making your proposal". I hope things are going / will go well for you!

@vinarathakoune5228 6 жыл бұрын

You got this. Depending on which route you go in through graphic design, you can definitely make a decent living. Enjoy what you do and your passion will reward you :)

@p90xkp 6 жыл бұрын

Keep going for your dreams! Be encouraged and never give up :)

@mynguyen6995 5 жыл бұрын

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@runway5338 5 жыл бұрын

Maybe they’re worried that you’ll become “just another struggling artist.” Perhaps if you show that you can handle your finances well, they might back off a bit. But if you do manage to become wealthy from your career, they wouldn’t be opposing it lol 😅

@yinaq2650 7 жыл бұрын

when i first saw that dress in the met, i was so mesmerized by the amount of gold and silver thread used for that one gown. it was amazing and its getting harder to be amazed by things u see as u get older

@evaaquarini1557 7 жыл бұрын

the details are amazing... no wonder they took months to finished it

@xwah5016 5 жыл бұрын

Tbh Chinese goods r actually high quality they just ship those lower cheap ones to a,Erica for profit y k earn money and stuff, so people who can’t afford really expensive things buy those cheap ones that r made in China.

@chronicallyVirgo 5 жыл бұрын

4:32 "...artisans have their own pride" That is sooo true. She completely understands artists/creative minds

@RedMei126 8 жыл бұрын

Her designs are breathtakingly beautiful and just exquisite.

@naminelee1055 7 жыл бұрын

For those who are going to read the comments, I warned you there are many negative people here. However, there are also positive comments. List of negative comments: 1. Everything made in China is bad. 2. Slave workers, hard labour with low income. 3. Glue gun ( -It is used for prototypes and mock ups, who wants to work months of hand work for a prototype dress?- Update: I've been interested in sewing these days, the mock ups are just as important as the final design) 4. Haute Cauture is only in France. 5. Racism. Those are some warnings for you, enjoy your day and ignore the haters. Edit: I made this comment 4 years ago, the comments aren't negative anymore. My opinions have also changed!

@reihino7857 6 жыл бұрын

Haute couture has certain rules and conditions, and very few designer brands actually are actually true haute couture brands. www.dressful.com/583/what-is-the-definition-of-haute-couture. Nonetheless, that does not take away from Guo Pei's ravishing work of art :).

@Bright-It 5 жыл бұрын

Design | Taste | Quality | More We do not need others to copy our lifestyle. Live your life. NOTE: Cancerous is so mean! Coco Chanel would be rolling her eyes now, if she was still here. Thanks God for true designers.

@Call-me-Al 4 жыл бұрын

I thought all fields created prototypes, mockups, and proof-of-concept versions for anything that takes a notable effort to produce in the full version... it's confusing people don't understand this happens for fashion and even at-home-sewing for anything that is new.

@aminasafina5904 4 жыл бұрын

Rei Hino The Haute Coutoure you're talking about is a trademarked label according to which you must have and an atelier in Paris 🤦‍♂️. To me haute couture is about clothes which take many hours of hard work and excellent craftsmanship to make, and France is not the only country which produces haute couture.Also some of the most luxurious natural fabrics like muslin and silk originated in Asia and these weaving and hand loom industries were nearly destroyed by European colonizers.Asian countries with their rich cultures and traditions also excel in haute coutoure, to me more so than Europe.

@yin_xing 4 жыл бұрын

@@aminasafina5904 sorry, but you are wrong

@chinakachung 5 жыл бұрын

Her designs are INSANE. True, intricate, breathtaking and fearless art

@kalexander00 8 жыл бұрын

She gave fashion a whole different meaning and perspective.

@sammykeogh8318 4 жыл бұрын

Kevin Perez Art *

@gregdahlen4375 2 жыл бұрын

how so?

@jassminjass01 4 жыл бұрын

What makes her unique and successful is the fact that she is true to herself. Her work represents a reflection of her personality and love for her country.

@meixibai3012 8 жыл бұрын

I expect to see GuoPei's designs in Paris Couture week 2016!!

@damianrhea8875 8 жыл бұрын

+Meixi Bai Please, don't rub it in...

@meixibai3012 8 жыл бұрын

+Damian Rhea I like her designs, why not?

@damianrhea8875 8 жыл бұрын

Meixi Bai Whatever.

@meixibai3012 8 жыл бұрын

That's funny, why you think I need to be told who I should like or not !

@damianrhea8875 8 жыл бұрын

+Meixi Bai No, you don't. Indeed. But apparently you do. Thank you. Happy fashion!

@chi3938 7 жыл бұрын

wow, all those dresses were so beautiful

@goudagirl6095 5 жыл бұрын

There is NO ONE like Guo Pei when it comes to fashion. Even the mightiest fashion houses of NY, Paris & Italy can't compare. Her works blow everyone out of the water. I've been closely following fashion for 40 years, and there has never been clothing that has been both completely wearable and complete works of art like the items she creates. Even her simplest designs speak volumes. The big fashion houses would do well to pay attention.

@21whichiswhich 7 жыл бұрын

Wow! I love her designs.

@whataboutredlorry 6 жыл бұрын

I love Guo Peis work. She has a Gallery/store in Shanghai, and the window fronts have incredible dresses and displays in them. Her designs are so beautiful and captivating.

@jjk4891 5 жыл бұрын

I love that she just didn't magically get the opportunity to design and make gowns. It's inspiring to see someone try hard to break through the harsh criticism of reality and achieve their dream!

@sharkeisha2225 7 жыл бұрын

I love how she is proud of her culture and she always shows her culture in every dress she makes !! You go girl you and your family of 500

@Vongola10Cd 7 жыл бұрын

Beautiful dresses, beautiful way of thinking behind them

@paulcheung7552 5 жыл бұрын

This is so interesting. China needs someone like her to develop the Chinese style in fashion. We have the English, French and Italian, but no one clearing defines the Chinese style. There is so much culture and history in China and this should be brought out to the world to enjoy and appreciate. Guo Pei is a true talent making waves in this area.

@riverfreemartin286 7 жыл бұрын

knowing how much my daughter loves red, her face would light up if i got her that seccind china bride dress fr christmas

@KathyLing 5 жыл бұрын

I did embroidery once in China and I must say this is such tough work. I have the upmost respect for the people who do the embroidery.

@christyweng 6 жыл бұрын

It's haute couture, so it's meant to be bold and different, not bland and casual

@xwah5016 5 жыл бұрын

I heard about her in china. And she’s such an inspiration to me. As a Chinese my parents disapproves of my dreams to become a fashion designer. I really need to show this to my mom lol

@skinnylegend0272 6 жыл бұрын

I think Chinese designs are elegant and beautiful and from a young age I’ve loved Chinese culture and have always been really interested in it so seeing this was beautiful

@TheRealJedidah 5 жыл бұрын

She is sooo beautiful INSIDE and OUT wow 😍😍

@TsetsiStoyanova 5 жыл бұрын

This woman is a force

@ruth540 5 жыл бұрын

I've been following her clothes, & especially her shoes, ever since I was a teen. I even did my art GCSE based on her!

@alisharout13 5 жыл бұрын

What? She's older than my mother!! 😮 Great genes!

@eptm615 5 жыл бұрын

I just visited an exhibit of her dresses, and it was GORGEOUS!

@SodaPopNRum 5 жыл бұрын

She understands meme culture, she'll go far

@donnadees1971 8 ай бұрын

I feel so lucky to see videos of her work, never would I have gotten to see her work. Thank you.

@NDILHM.X 3 жыл бұрын

Rihanna did a fantastic job wearing her fashion, this designer deserves many awards in her life time 👌🏽

@m.emilyonglatco8266 2 жыл бұрын

She took the irreverent memes in good form. Admire her artistry. Now I really respect her humility. Looking forward to seeing her creations up close and personal in San Francisco. Wish I could afford haute couture. Guo Pei R-O-C-K-S ㊗🇺🇸💕🍷🍷

@NM-ou9el 7 жыл бұрын

I got goosebumps watching this. Thank you for posting this video :)

@courteneycampbell2547 4 жыл бұрын

Her designs r just 😍😍 the colours, the patterns it’s beautiful

@theinnocent6303 5 жыл бұрын

That's no longer normal fashion, they are masterpieces. Work of art.

@prtc31 8 жыл бұрын

love her work she is unique.

@lindaadams9760 6 жыл бұрын

I've been watching her fashion shows, and am now a fan !! Her creations are breath taking and beautiful. She is down to earth and proud of her heritage. :)

@keyu8055 7 жыл бұрын

a great inspiration 👏🏼

@Jiggy009 5 жыл бұрын

Respect for the creativity, respect for the other artisans working... truly inspirational ♥️

@thesky4eva 5 жыл бұрын

Wow I love her designs! I did not know she did Rihanna's dress!!! Also that Met dress is divine. Truly a work of art, absolutely exquisite.

@helenmossmoss5375 8 жыл бұрын

She is truly a unique lady and her team I could watch her video s all day long

@AprilMartinChartrandMS 2 жыл бұрын

I was just amazed and transported into a world that I have never seen. The ZEITGEIST level of Guo Pei's artistry and vision is other-worldly. Just amazing on every level possible. The detail, the hours of hand work to create these beautiful adornments is extra-ordinary. So Goad I went two days ago to see this vision at the Legion of Honor in San Francisco. Love how the works are thematically placed on the 1st floor's Salons. Enjoyed the bottom floor (main paid gallery area)... just a vision. Thank you for existing in our lifetime. A very deep Bow of respect for your humanity.

@horrorpill 6 жыл бұрын

I think the problem lies when some Chinese entrepreneurs create products with no interest in quality, focusing more on mass production, that people have long since believed anything made in China is either "cheap" or "fake". For a creative and ambitious Chinese designers like her and many others, who worked hard and produce quality clothing, it will be hard to get proper market acceptance because of the stigma.

@churroscuro8624 4 жыл бұрын

Youre implying that the stigma lies in the general consumer market in the west when general people can't even afford this stuff. When your market targets big money at that point its a matter of taste because now the price has to justify quality. Also thats kind of a racist and ignorant take. Chinese exports are cheap because its easy money, but products that sell within China, specifically fabrics and even non-designer, are of far higher quality and much cheaper than what you generally get in the west and i say that from experience lol

@earthmotherdragon4572 4 ай бұрын

I think she is the most talented designer in the world at the moment. She is a poet and artist and expresses this in her beautiful garments. Her shows brings tears to my eyes, so stunning. The intricate work and the otherworldly designs are touching you on an emotional level, they not just exquisitely made, they evoke something in you. She is soooo good. x

@CorpseTongji 6 жыл бұрын

that moma dress is absolutely stunning unlike anything else shes will very likely be remembered as a genius of design

@xochiltg.s.4935 7 жыл бұрын

Such hard work! I love it!

@aiseakonrote5381 7 жыл бұрын

divine n majestic designs with such beautiful intricate detailed work....dedication & passion .

@raidenmiyawaki 5 жыл бұрын

👏👏👏 she and her team really works hard.. The gowns was beautiful..

@Hangug990 7 жыл бұрын

I just love her designs!!

@jecco2011 5 жыл бұрын

She is an artist , a Chinese artist with a beautiful heart and soul . 👍🏻🌺❤️

@ayaderi8160 7 жыл бұрын

oh my god!!! I can't this is soooooooooo amazing!!!!! ♥♥♥♥♥♥

@msd7782 5 жыл бұрын

I love her work! I absolutely love that gown she designed for Rhianna.

@lolla4857 6 жыл бұрын

Absolutely exquisite. Wish her all the best

@determinationandgod7836 6 жыл бұрын

I TOTALLY LOVE THE FACT THAT SHE MEANS BUSINESS, THEY MENTIONED THAT IF SOMEONE WANTS HER DESIGNS THAT PERSON MUST PLACE A $50,000 MINIMUM PURCHASE WITH A PRICE TAG OF $4,000 THE CHEAPEST PIECE, BRAVO, GOOD FOR YOU GUOPENS, MOST OF PEOPLE DON'T WANT TO PAID FOR THEIR CLOTHING, THEU DON'T UNDERSTAND THAT DESIGNING AND CREATING FASHION OR CLOTHING TAKES TONS OF MONEY. THANKS

@wombathappinessgirl7563 5 жыл бұрын

Wow. Amazing talent. Kudos to her.🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

@Aasenzeng 8 жыл бұрын

This is who I want to work for. As a Chinese, I eager to dig into my ancient culture.

@strawbsy7731 Жыл бұрын

She’s my fav designer not only is she amazingly creative but also so kind and open.

@sophiabozok 2 жыл бұрын

So much peace and harmony! Thank you for all your talent!🙏

@jeanhawken4482 2 жыл бұрын

What a superb artist. Guo Pei and her husband are just so respectful of all people.

@ItsSakuraKeiIRL Жыл бұрын

What beautiful work ♡

@phylis3917 Жыл бұрын

Her show was in San Francisco museum stunning.

@sunitafisher4758 3 ай бұрын

🌸 I love her designs, she has an amazing talent and impeccable taste

@chimini4724 6 жыл бұрын

that one gown for her goen collection in so many beautiful colors and bit of pink in it is so beautiful my eyes are bleeding

@zombieloveserte 4 жыл бұрын

She is amazing! Much respect to this incredible artist, designer, and CEO. Anyone who can manage 500 artisans and care about them is pretty spectacular in my book.

@rajeshgurjar9868 7 жыл бұрын

loved your work

@arielestevan5336 7 жыл бұрын

I a m proud of you because you have pride in your culture and you Don follow rules in what is in fashion ir not ,you just seel the beauty

@lamoskgr 6 жыл бұрын

That looks amazing

@tishsmiddy71 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊 for sharing ❤️

@pheebsbee1280 7 жыл бұрын

I would love to know even more about her creations.

@freyaegrey 4 жыл бұрын

Her latest collection is absolutely breathtaking.

@Dimension2364 5 жыл бұрын

Her desses are so beautiful and elegant! They are much more beautiful than the clothes that I have seen from other Haute Couture Designers so far.

@abbigailramirez2015 8 жыл бұрын

Superb designs Hail guo pei From the philippines

@dulmaria.d Жыл бұрын

I used to have an assumption that asian people learn how to deal with criticism in a different way we do. Guo Pei answering it 0:50 is the proof to me.

@flairrathod9570 7 жыл бұрын

wow amazing person she is 😇

@zdravkojovanovic3513 3 жыл бұрын

She’ll gobdown in history as one of the best, most innovative designers!

@That_170 7 жыл бұрын

BEAUTIFUL😍😍😍 I absolutely love this😂😍

@SelBSinging 3 жыл бұрын

My favourite!! She talks in this way you just want to listen

@yeehaw8079 4 жыл бұрын

Wait, she was born in 1967??? She looks 30 at most!

@dasherlittle5821 Жыл бұрын

Kudos to her, love her work and how she represented her culture and heritage.

@datumzinememories 8 жыл бұрын

it's a bit off of the confusion not being a designer that was the only way most people got clothing and most seamstress and tailors would make items for client when you couldn't pick up something. in addition haute couture can be used to mean couture in any country but yes Paris tech. France does have more rules and requires testing to be certified since its one of a kind tailored clothing. but there should be no confusion she isn't qualified. she is talented beyond most.