“Real Haute Couture Demands Could Be Gloriously Re-Invented”
Design by Guo Pei
This week, Colin McDowell writes for the Business of Fashion that couture could be poised for a comeback as new talents and buyers emerge in developing markets like China, and the increasing globalization of the fashion industry means Paris may be the heart, but no longer the home, of high fashion.
From the piece:
As Jing Daily has previously written, “made in China” couture is indeed a simmering and relatively new scene, dominated by leading figures such as Guo Pei, Zhang Zhifeng of NE-TIGER, Qi Gang, and Wang Peiyi, all of whom produce stunning and elaborate one-of-a-kind garments that feature ornate craftsmanship, traditional silks, natural dyes and earth tones, and references to ancient Chinese design cues.
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