Guo Pei: Couture Fantasy Exhibit | Legion of Honor San Francisco 2022
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- Hello Friends! Today I am delighted to present to you Guo Pei: Couture Fantasy Exhibit from the Legion of Honor Museum in San Francisco. The exhibit is currently running through September 5, but word on the street is that it will be extended before being packed up and sent back to China. This exhibit is not traveling at this time.
I was absolutely overwhelmed by this exhibit. every dress is a masterclass in creative and technical achievement. We saw this over the course of two days because myself as well as the people I was with were so mentally overloaded by what we saw that we missed about half of the exhibit entirely! I HIGHLY recommend you get yourself to this exhibit if possible. It's pretty here on video or in the book, but it's a whole different ballgame when you view it in person!
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Hoops, corsets, bustles, hip pads, all that is old is made new. She’s using some very interesting materials and having them hold positions like the gold ship dress, doesn’t appear like it’s for “normal life/use” but the short blue velvet gown reminded me of Worth. And the blue and white gowns just before you came back with your thoughts were sweet. It was a beautiful exhibit
STENDHAL SYNDROME !!!
Even more amazing to me is that they were made to be WORN - that they are not just amazing, sculptural, static pieces.
I didn't get that impression and if as Nicole said they are headed back to be put in storage...😒
Only for the super rich, like Rihanna ❤
It's a living fantasy. I am in awe of the creativity and mad skills it took to dream up and create these!
Absolutely stunning. I had never heard of this designer before now so thank you for sharing . I can't even begin to imagine the weight of some of these remarkably beautiful creations. Wow.
So, the design philosophy seems to be:
1. Lamp shades are the coolest.
2. Sparkles!!!
3. Let's make the pleater's life into a living hell scape.
4. Sitting and functioning ankles are for peasants.
I went to this exhibit with my mom last month. Not only is the Guo Pei exhibit amazing and crazy and fascinating, the Legion of Honor's regular exhibit halls are also pretty darned stunning. I have a whole new appreciation for medieval and early modern portraiture, and I even got a few ideas!
The embroidery. Dear gods the embroidery. Levels of artistry that I can only asipre to. I would love to create garments with embroidery not like that because it's couture and thus a bit nuts but with that level of skill.
An awful lot of the pieces had little dangly fringes or rows of beads or layers and layers of piled fabric that would swish as you walked. These were absolutely made to be worn and I wonder if we are getting the full experience since the objects are stationary. Just imagine them in motion!
Thank you so much for sharing!
I can definitely see why this would take two trips. Everything is so incredibly beautiful and exquisite in execution. Thanks so much for sharing your adventure with us.
BREATHTAKING...STUNNING! These sculptures in clothing form are mindblowing. I loved this, Noelle! Thank you so much for sharing,
xoxo's Sandie😍
Overwhelm is real virtually too. Every time I thought that's my favourite a new one supplanted it. The strongest reaction for me was the blue and gold gown in the blue and gold room. The colours were perfect. It was as if a chair had started to move - a visceral emotion. I think I would happily spend a week there doing a little bit at a time - it would be a fantastic holiday. What stunning works of art. If the V&A are listening...... pleeeeeaaaase!
Thank you SO MUCH for filming and posting this! I am nowhere near any museums or cultural centres, and this content is just wonderful! Very fantastical, and oddly wearable ideas.
You could photocopy the pages from the coloring book. That way you could keep it & color too.
my mind is blown!!! the circus dress is my fav... or one of the cathedral one.... abslotuely stunning
Heartfelt thanks Noelle for giving me this exposure to such a magnificent exhibition. I can understand how you were overwhelmed by the beauty and complexity of these art pieces. Your filming is superb, not too fast and both long and close views. I always love your museum tours but this was exceptional. Thank you again for all your hard work on this particular vlog, ( omg the editing?) and all you do. Angela from Durham 🇬🇧 UK
Thank you! 💖💖
WOW, WOW, WOW, WOW, and imagine I wrote WOW a hundred more times at least!! My favorites were the nature dresses, especially the birds nest dress. Then, I was very intrigued by the religious influenced dresses and how she used religious symbols in some of the long gowns as well. The dress that hooked two women together was such a surprise and done so well. I thought the beaded dresses were gorgeous, but I have worn dresses like those and my body literally hurt when I took them off. One of the dresses I wore, not by this designer, was so heavy, I felt like I was carrying a truck around all evening. All of my joints were screaming in pain by the end of the night. It was cold at the time, so I went into the bathroom, took it off and just wore a floor length coat home in the car. It took two days for the pain to go away. Won't be doing that again. This collection really demonstrated couture in my opinion. So much more than most of the designer shows of today. I haven't seen anyone else this creative, I don't think...ever. I was feeling overwhelmed by the end of the video. I can only imagine how it felt in person. It seemed each creation just seemed to wash over me like a big wave and I struggled to keep up. I think I will be rewatching this video several times and pausing on each dress/pants suit just to take them in and process each one the best I can. Thank you so much for sharing such an experience with us. You were so lucky to see this in person. Thanks again, Hugs
That was stunning! can't thank you enough for beinging this into my life. My top fhree favorites: 1) @10:27 the black column dress, looked like it was made of silk organdy with jet beading in the design of a cathedral. 2) @15:30 the gold sheath dress that looks like its made from some kind of mosaic tiles. Is that the mother of pearl you mentioned? and finally 3) @27:59 the blue and ivory off the shoulder, dropped waist, with high low skirt. I would totally wear that. What were your favorites?
Had never heard of Guo Pei before seeing this video but intrigued me enough to go look her up. Fantastic looks
There are simply no words. Guo Pei is incredible! I remember when Rhianna wore her yellow coat-gown creation to the MET. I would love to see her exhibit come to my city. Thank you, Noelle, for sharing this with all of us. The blue and white gown was breathtaking. ♥
Thank you for sharing this
I appreciate the insights at the end. I agree, the he amount of work is phenomenal!
What a feast for the eyes, thank you SO MUCH for taking us with you. Please, please make your very own take on the black bustle gown.
I really hope the exhibition will come to the UK to the V&A at some point. I bought my mum the Couture Beyond book. We both love Pouring over all the details. I shared this video with her immediately, she will be watching it tomorrow. Then we will be having a long telephone conversation all about it. Thank you so much for uploading such a stunning and detailed video. I need to get the exhibition book now.
Evidently no, it’s here and then headed back to a warehouse in China. At least for now!
I don't know if I would be able to resist touching the shinies... 🤣 Could you imagine the stress being a conservator of this collection?
There's no way I'm making it to this exhibit, but it's beautiful, so thank you for uploading this!
Those were in one word Spectacular! And some way I feel that description is not even enough. I LOVE what I saw and would love to have a few of them in my wardrobe!!!!
Wow. It is fitting that they be in a museum, they are indeed art. I would so want to touch some of those just to see with my fingers how they work.
2:59 (and several other places) If you are old enough you will remember folding the pages of the monthly Reader's Digest magazine to make Christmas trees.... Looks like another bustle period is on the way. 13:32 I love it!...and your hem would stay clean. So many 'oh, wow! moments in this. Thanks for taking us along. lol, which one are you going to recreate?
I'll be watching this video at least a few more times, because of all the astonishment. Thanks for taking us with you.
Stunning! Hope exhibition comes to the Midwest.
Sadly it isn't traveling, according to the docent...
@@Costuming_Drama I'm sad... 😥. Thanks for responding!
Omg this mushroom dress at ~2:45!!! So cool!!!
I got mind blown sooooo many times during this video!!!! It's so many cool/ creative stuff! I loved it!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️ Thank you so much for sharing! Really appreciate it ❤️
That was absolutely incredible. Talk about Master of fabric manipulation. I found myself riveted and just as fascinated by each piece as they went by. This designer is someone truly and uniquely special. I kept thinking to myself "I never would have thought to do that but I am so glad that someone has! It is gorgeous and I am just glad it exists in the world!" Thank you so much for sharing this. I doubt if anyone could ask for a better source of inspiration.
I can see how this exhibit would be overwhelming. There is SO MUCH incredible detail in every way possible. I wish that it were possible to see the interior of a piece or two. I imagine the inside finishing must be something to behold.
I would have been trying to touch every piece- just epic- mind blown
The embroidery is just stunningly beautiful!
Ooh your descriptions made me weep. I'm on my other YT account. This avatar is my puppy Bat 🐶 I already told my bf he taking me to see this. I live closer than you do to SF. I must go exploring ☺ Thank you for sharing!
I remember Erika posting about this exhibit on IG. These are all stunning! You could spend a month in here and not see everything.
Damn wish it was coming to the east coast 😭
My brain slightly melted from your video, I can't even begin to imagine how that exhibit feels when you see it in person! It's incredible creation by an incredibly talented person, and I can only aspire to that level of skill and creativity. Wow.
Thanks so much for sharing this, and I really hope you get to go back and absorb it just for yourself.
The fabrics and the quality of manipulation are exquisite!
That is a special artist! WoW!
Let me tell you this overwhelmed and amazed me too just to look at through a screen. But in a good ammount. I would probably exhaust myself too much if I were to go see something like this in real life.
Mind blown repeteadely of how much intricate work have gone into this.
I have too, walked through museums like a zombie because I couldn't take it in anymore, so I know how that feels. (My classmates thought I was weird for not appreciating all the things we saw. I just felt it had been too much in one day.)
Mother of pearl! I thought maybe it was lacquered moire or something. Everything was so beautiful and the fabric manipulation and structural elements were mind boggling. I feel the urge to bead something...
RIGHT?!?
Thank you for your patience and attention to detail in presenting this video. WOW! The one thing that occurred to me is that all of the mannequins had a european aesthetic, yet this is an asian designer. The asian aesthetic is so beautiful and would have enhanced the exhibit. Oh, as a plus person, these designs are impossible. So sad....Perhaps dieting is not so bad if I could wear even one of these. thanks again.
Yay! 2 videos in one week. Woo hoo. Bliss 😌😌😌💕
Wow!! I'm speechless at the just the work that went into these pieces. I was just sitting and staring at my screen in awe. Obviously these pieces are not meant for everyday wear, they're more in the realm of fantasy as the name of the exhibit clearly shows. Plus the cost to create them has got to be staggering. I'd be really interested to see what her ready-to-wear lines look like.
Oh, and I looked the museum's website and it says the exhibit is extended until November 27th.
Oh so many thank yous! My thoughts also went to what all the costumers I follow would suddenly go bonkers over! Sewstine and the embroidery and Angela over sequins. But what would Morgan do? And that black dress looked sssoooo bustle I thought of you! Yup I would have to take photos because I would be there for days!
Unfortunately I am banishing you from my kitchen. I almost burned dinner. I thought this would be a vlog. Could not stop watching!!!!!!
Wow, I was shocked when you paged through the $75 book. I could not imagine that those dresses could actually be put on a live person! I am not surprised that you were overwhelmed when you walked in to the first room. You would probably feel the same if you went to the live cat walk show.
I can see how that exhibit might wear one out. There is so much color, beauty, imagination and detail that it needs to be absorbed slowly. The only other exhibit that I have seen (sadly only on video) that impressed me as much was Iris van Herpen's collection. Hopefully the Couture Fantasy exhibit's stay is being extended as was mentioned. BTW excellent video work, with closeups, pans and chosen soundtrack.
Wow. Thank you so much for sharing this.
The clothing was fantastic! I love that you go so many places & see things I'd never get the chance to see.
I had the pleasure of seeing her work at the Vancouver Art Gallery. When I first walked in I was so amazed by the beauty of her work . I had never seen anything like it before. It moved me to tears it was so stunning. The design and craftsmanship alone was just...WOW! It is so worth seeing.
Love this! I need to get there. Legion of Honor and the de Young have had some awesome fashion exhibits and this looks like no exception!
I kinda have no words right now. Thank you so much for capturing video that didn’t make me nauseous. 🌈🌈🦋🦋 Often I cant watch.
The amount of detail, materials and structure is just incredible. It is like pouring liquid, condensed inspiration into your eyeballs. The world needs a cinematic universe designed by Guo Pei. Thank you so much for taking us along.
I decided in the first room to skip taking pictures and buy the coffee table book instead and just try to take in as much as possible. I may have also picked up the coasters in the gift shop...
I appreciate the effort you put into recording the experience, I'm glad to know I can revisit it via your video whenever I want :D
Glad it's going to be here longer, I went a couple of weeks ago, and it was amazing, but so much to capture and I could only take so much in from one visit.
All incredible wearable art. Thank you for sharing
Mind boggling. I'm so out of the fashion loop. I'd never heard of Guo Pei. THANK YOU for introducing me to her intricate, creative, amazing work. I can't see how someone could actually sit down in most of them, but they're art, so maybe the wearer isn't supposed to sit. I'm definitely thinking about getting the exhibition book.
Thanks for the video! Now I wish I'd stayed one more day in the bay area to see the show this week but duty called. I saw the exhibit that went with the first book, but this one looks much bigger. Yes, the sheer number of person-hours in every single piece is stunning!
Thankyou so much! As a maximalist, I love every stitch of it; completely superb! 💛🧡🐉🐲🧡💛
I LOVE this! I had to watch it slowly to take it all in. WOW! Thank you for this!
Great video! We went on Saturday, and it was SPECTACULAR!
Glorious! Just looking at this vlog is awesome.
Thank you so much for this! New Zealand only has hobbits 😜 I’m now obsessed with this designer 😍
I can see why you were exhausted!! It can take an hour just to look at and try to figure out what you're looking at in just one dress! Wow...
Thank you SO much for this. I live in SF but most museums are just not accessible for me for a variety of reasons. This is STUNNING and overwhelming even from your videos. I want to know so much about her techniques and process! I hope she spills at least some of her secrets at some point.
I mean… they aren’t her secrets. They are the 500 people she employ’s to do all of this work’s secrets! Remember, a fashion house isn’t one person. The artisans are the ones with the real skills!
I have seen other exhibits that I was feeling all the feels you are now little sister so I hear where your coming from. There were a lot of symbols from other cultures and religions, even her gold version of the ' peacock dress' 🦚 brought to mind Cathy's struggle upon finding truth. When you do go to those exhibits prepare yourself some healthy snacks and lots of water. Take breaks 😀💗
gorgeous textile artworks, thankyou for sharing love
This is just utterly gorgeous!
This video is a gift! 😍😍😍
I wonder if other businesses followed her business model wether there would be more artist/designers producing work like hers where it is all about creativity. Leaving commerce out of the creative process.
To buy her work you have to pay for annual membership even before you can buy a dress. I think this is great as she always has the capital needed to create these artworks and is not focused on sales for capital. The genius is finding those clients initially when starting from nothing.
This was exquisite! Thank you for posting!
I had that same experience of being completely overwhelmed in the V&A some years ago. There was a point when I simply couldn't experience another beautiful thing. Brain was just done!
Blown away and just bought the BIG book and will now seek out the other. Thank you so much for your coverage of this show. I know the feeling you speak of and having been a pro-beader for couture I can also appreciate the hours and complexity of the pieces. I have to ask ... if I were to join your Patreon today would I have access to the photos you speak of? I am sad it took me so long to discover you as I think our thresholds are quite similar. It's called Stendhal Syndrome. Too much beauty at one time. LOVE IT! Thanks again. ❤
Yep! All those images are linked from a post on my Patreon! Also, that’s amazing that you were a pro-beader! What an interesting job!!
WOW 😳, these are amazing, thanks for sharing! I can't help but wonder how/where they store all of these architectural clothes when not on display???
Love this. Art Deco heaven
this is an amazing creation
My laptop can't handle all these screenshots!!! But I need them now that I've seen all this beauty...
So, in my opinion, the cape that Rihanna wore to 2015 Met Gala actually pales in comparison to so many other, absolutely stunning, superbly unique pieces by the designer. I wonder who the customers are that request custom pieces from Pie’s design house more regularly now?
Holy WOW!!!
Wow, I think I just found my new favorite stylist!
Designer? She is not a stylist. She employs multiple stylists…
@@Costuming_Drama oops, sorry, English isn't my first language. ❤️
There's fabric manipulation, then there's sorcery, then there's higher dimensional beaings messing around with our reality for the lols.
I've been planning to go to this, they extended the run
I have never seen clothing that reminded me more of pastries haha.
Single question: Which one are you going to be replicating?
Oh lord! I do not have the skills for ANY of them!
first glance on a tiny phone - that fabric is boggling. Are these pieces which use embroideries from disconnected robes? Or is this embroidery from scratch? or is it embellishment and a combination of the two? So struggling with even a simple smock I was/am trying to ....smock! Thank you for uploading the pictures of this work so that we can see examples - even on screen it's beyond astonishing.
My dream is to learn tambour beading to make pieces like thiers
Fabergé Easter eggs. As desirable, as beautiful and as practical.
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Also, did you buy the book that goes with the exhibit? Would love to know what you thought of it
I’m super confused about this question since I spent time during this video showing you the book.
@@Costuming_Drama Apologies, I missed the gift shop haul, the views you provide of the books are very useful.
From Israel, Graciela
Hi Noelle! *waves*. I saw Gigi today. She let slip that we *might see you here* for 12th Night? I told her that I she must introduce us! So fair warning! I want to meet you. :). Dame Eleanor
I will indeed be there for the Great Pelicanization of Gigi! I look forward to meeting you!!
@@Costuming_Drama YAY!!! Can't wait to meet you! -Dame Eleanor
A se diseño de pantalon rojo yo le agregaria una capa de seda color beige or color champagne
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I'm sort of having the same reaction as I do to every high-fashion fashion show I've ever seen... admiring some of the work and all the little details but wondering who on earth would EVER wear something like that... why do you want to look like a lampshade or a three-tiered mushroom? I don't really get fashion, I guess. Same as fantasy armour, which I do make, but same thing as these, a lot of it is really lovely art, but not particularly wearable. Then again I know I'm too much the realist :)
I must say though, some of these obviously still pieces do have a lot of motion to them, looking like you caught a photo in the middle of a twirl or something.
I think they are mostly for photographs and not actually wearing.
Creations not to be worn 🥰🐞