Jing Daily Interview: Top Chinese Fashion Designer Guo Pei
Jing Daily recently sat down with Guo Pei in Beijing to discuss her "Chinese Brides" series, her thoughts on pop culture and fashion, the state of couture in China, and how she balances the demands of career and family.
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- "I'm Not Part Of Pop Culture, Although What I Do May Coincide With Pop Culture"
- Guo Pei
- Rose Studio
- Jing Daily (JD): First off, congratulations on the success of your Chinese Brides exhibition. What can you tell us about what went into that project?
- Guo Pei (GP)
- JD: You mentioned that couture has to have its own style. How do you blend elements of Chinese and international trends in your work?
- GP
- JD: During China Fashion Week, we saw a lot of recent works by Chinese designers. Are you optimistic about young Chinese designers? How do you feel about the status of Chinese designers in the international fashion world?
- GP
- JD: Do you have any intention of breaking into overseas markets?
- GP
- JD: Your designs are often seen at big national events, and became a hot topic this Chinese New Year on Weibo. Have you followed this? There was a bit of controversy on Weibo this year when one journalist said "Guo Pei's designs mimic Alexander McQueen's."
- GP
- JD: Who's your favorite designer?
- GP
- JD: You've achieved a great deal of success in your career, but are also a wife and mother. How do you balance work and family?
- GP
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