How designer Guo Pei embroiders dreams

Through flashbacks, evocative imagery, and narration by Guo Pei, this film tells the designer’s story in her own words-from growing up during China’s Cultural Revolution and dreaming of beautifully embroidered dresses to presenting her designs on runways across the globe. An interview with curator Jill D'Alessandro takes you inside the “Guo Pei: Couture Fantasy” exhibition at the Legion of Honor for a closer look at Guo Pei’s extraordinary designs and the impact she’s had on the fashion world. “Guo Pei: Embroidered Dreams” is produced in collaboration with the designer, Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, award-winning director Kargo Chen, and NOWNESS.
“Guo Pei: Couture Fantasy” is on view at the Legion of Honor from April 16 through September 5, 2022. Learn more at legionofhonor.famsf.org/guo-pei
Music: "Alone (2)." Taken from the album "POETICA - all beauty sleeps." Performed by SOPOR AETERNUS & The Ensemble Of Shadows. Music by Anna-Varney Cantodea. Used with kind permission of Apocalyptic Vision Records GmbH.

[@nowness]

It has been an honor to collaborate with The Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco on this remarkable film ❤️ We hope new audiences enjoy discovering more about the timeless fashion icon that is Guo Pei and her incredible work, which is on display at The Legion of Honor through September 5th.

[@sfmorningglory7175]

I went two days ago to see the show. Words fail to describe how astonishingly beautiful and perfect each creation is. Just gorgeous--like a fairyland.

[@choosehope8729]

The Guo Pei exhibition was breathtaking. As I was seeing her creations in person, the word “reverence” came to mind. Thank you to everyone who made this experience possible.

[@KimStuart]

I saw the show yesterday at the Legion. Heartbreakingly beautiful pieces, one after the next. Simply amazing.

[@bayarearealestatebymegan]

Words do not do justice about this exhibition at Legion of Honor in San Francisco. A must see! Spectacular.

[@donbobness]

Fabulously fashionable... elegantly bold yet sublimely intricate , with the masterful elagance and nuances of genius 👏

[@m.entera3196]

I took the train from Santa Barbara to San Francisco in September, just to see this show. I'd go back again, if I could. It was beyond spectacular. Words fail me.

[@viviancovington7813]

Absolutely, positively unparalleled skill. Lovely, brilliant, innovative, whimsical, dreamy and bold combined with tradition to the highest degree of craftsmanship. Well done.

[@viviancovington7813]

Thanks, I have never seen her work before. There have not been words yet invented to adequately describe her brilliance and skilled craftsmanship in the realm of couture.

[@catknight5880]

beautiful story! I may come to see this display in a few weeks on a trip to SFO.

[@RC-tp7ti]

One of my favorite designers. Thanks for posting this video.

[@ManishaKashyap29715]

I will love to see a show of hers again, another collection because as she said it’s indeed a dream. Her design is what design and art truly means

[@bmalzy]

My wife and I saw the show…awesome and beautiful! Dee Kennedy and Stefi Gonzales gave their tour in ASL and we learned immensely about Guo Pei’s life and work, so unparalleled! Thank you!

[@ubiquity02]

This is more gorgeous than I imagined. I'm looking forward to attending soon. Thanks for sharing.

[@sallypeck1779]

Very beautifully done!

[@mslark9111]

I saw the show yesterday and was in awe at Guo Pei's fantastical artistry. Words and even photographs cannot reveal the beauty of these pieces.

[@Cdcd4444]

This lady is a national treasure

[@mslark9111]

I would like to see more film of people modeling these gowns.

[@user-sz6xe3xe4z]

Very good team work not just her

[@gloriayanez-hh1kg]

Que hermosura ,que talento felicidades

[@jonboyden8695]

Saw the show today.

[@wanilee5663]

This is give me an inspiration ... Tq ✨

[@ellensix6442]

Great