Guo Pei – Chinese Fashion Designer

China’s hottest designer, Guo Pei reached international fame this year after she dressed Rihanna for a gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute. However, there are many people that have recognized her rare talent for quite awhile now.

Pei has already seen fame in China, dressing many celebrities for more than twenty years. Her showroom in Beijing is breathtaking, with stunning articles of clothing and art everywhere you turn.

In China, when an artist achieves success beyond the country it brings a great sense of National pride, and Guo is a good example of this. Her amazing work shows off her stunning Chinese technique, from the incredible craftsmanship to the intricate detail and skill needed to complete the hours of intricate work and bring it to life.

The beautiful dress Guo imagined for Rihanna took more than two years to create – proving that her clothing is art. Now, she has a showroom in Paris and a cover on Vogue, many designs on display at the Met, and a collaboration with MAC.

Guo’s influence in the fashion industry and culture is huge, and no matter who you are you can feel the emotion that comes from her fashion or art. In fact, TIME magazine named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2016.

The name Guo is a unisex name from the Chinese language and the character 国 or guó means “country”. While others believe that the name can be translated to mean “the wall that surrounds a city” in Chinese.