thelingerieaddict: crimscene:“The outside world’s understanding of contemporary China an
thelingerieaddict: crimscene:“The outside world’s understanding of contemporary China and fashion is also inaccurate. Ten years ago people (including Chinese) would ask me where I learnt to make clothes and studied design. After discovering I studied in China they would be dismissive, thinking that Chinese trained designers are unqualified, but this view has totally changed now. Often fashion industry executives come to China or visit my studio and are shocked to see the level of fashion in China. One French fashion expert came to visit my studio and was completely surprised to see haute couture in China. He didn’t think it could exist outside Europe.” source: 2012 Guo Pei Interview Part II for Maosuit They didn’t think haute couture could exist outside Europe. Wow. -- source link