There’s nothing like seeing fashion in real life to experience exquisite craftsmanship and creativity. The outstanding exhibition showcasing the Legend collection of Chinese couturier, Guo Pei currently on display at the National Gallery of Victoria, is in a class of its own.

‘Red Goddess’ 2017 Legend collection spring-summer 2017 Photograph: GRACIE

Guo states: ‘Legends have always been one of my greatest sources of inspiration, unlocking my infinite imagination’. Romantic, spectacular, rich and exquisite, these designs will leave you breathless.

‘Luminous Spirit’ Guo Pei Legend collection, spring-summer 2017 Photograph: GRACIE

‘Angel Gown with gold’ Guo Pei Legend collection, spring-summer 2017 Photograph: GRACIE

Created from fabric woven with metal fibre and silk thread, embroidered and bejeweled with stunning effect, there’s nothing pedestrian about this collection.

‘Gold embroidered gown’ Guo Pei Legend collection, spring-summer 2017 Photograph: GRACIE

Guo Pei came to prominence in 2015 when Rihanna wore her canary-yellow, fur-trimmed gown to the annual gala at New York’s MET.

Rihanna’s at 2015 Gala ball at the MET Photograph source: Pinterest from Getty Images

That same year she held her first solo exhibition at the MdAD in Paris. The rest – as they say – is history.

Guo Pei pictured at the opening of the exhibition. Background Lantern sleeve gown. Guo Pei Legend collection, spring-summer 2017 Photograph: GRACIE

Feathered Gown (L) and Gold Memory Gown (R) Guo Pei Legend collection, spring-summer 2017 Photograph: GRACIE

Fantasy and drama take center stage in this exhibition, bringing us a dazzling array of mind-blowing grandeur.

‘Bubble Gown’ Guo Pei Legend collection, spring-summer 2017 Photograph: GRACIE

‘Bubble Gown’ Detail Guo Pei Legend collection, spring-summer 2017 Photograph: GRACIE

Yes, we see amazing gowns on the red-carpet, but few can compare to the ceremonial presence these creations project.

‘Cross Decorated Dress’ inspired by legend Guo Pei Legend collection, spring-summer 2017 Photograph: GRACIE

‘Lantern Sleeve Gown’ Guo Pei Legend collection, spring-summer 2017 Photograph: GRACIE

This exhibition if part of the NGV inaugural Triennial and provides a rare opportunity to get up close and personal to magnificent and elaborate creations that are nothing short of mind-blowing. Go and be blown away!

Now showing until April 15, 2018
Free entry

NGV International
Level 1
180 St Kilda Road
Melbourne Vic

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