GUO PEI COUTURE – Spring/Summer 2016 | FASHION INSIDER MAGAZINE

February 15, 2016

By Marcellous L. Jones

Photos Courtesy of Guo Pei

Paris, France – Making her debut on the official haute couture calendar this season is seasoned Chinese designer Guo Pei. And with her she brought a lot of anticipation from a crowded room of press that was anxious to discover her new work.

Guo Pei decided to unveil her first official couture collection at the Ecole de Beaux Arts. She opens with a gown in golden crochet. It has crystals and a sumptuous full body, ballroom shape. Next we see a dress in layered mint silk chiffon with an embroidered bib. The festival of silk organza continues even in the large trousers with nearly nude back and with V straps.

Beautiful jacquard on powdery blue silk served to create some of the most beautiful looks in the collection, as did the pink. One of best looks in the collection comes in the form of the silk jumpsuit in pastel pink. It is finished with a little belt. It has crystals matching the little sleeveless boleros with embroideries. Guo Pei also creates incredibly beautiful sheath gowns with a draped side.

The undisputed star of the entire collection is obviously the empire style of embroideries. They are truly SPECTACULAR and ornament most of the looks. To them we find beautiful ostrich feathers such as those found on the lovely white coat with gold embroideries.

When the show was done, it was apparent that Guo Pei has succeeded in making an exceptionally strong start to her official couture career in Paris. Her skill leaves little room for doubt and reproach. And her star now shines as brightly as her exquisite embroideries and cuts.

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