Haute couture, which means “fine dressmaking” in French, is historically associated with Parisian culture. However, as more Chinese designers enter the fashion industry, the concept of high fashion is no longer limited to France and the West.
Beijing-born fashion designer Guo Pei’s solo exhibition at Hong Kong’s Visual Culture Museum M+ in the West Kowloon Cultural District features the sensational gold dress worn by Rihanna at the 2015 Met Gala in New York. are.
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The entry of these Chinese designers into the international high fashion scene was driven by a growing appetite for haute couture at home, which in turn was facilitated by China’s rapid economic growth.