
In this unique collaboration, designer Guo Pei reimagined the age-old art form of Guangcai, crafting a stunning gown out of 6,000 individually hand-painted porcelain tiles. The dress, reminiscent of golden haute couture, features intricate floral designs of peonies and edelweiss, symbolizing the rich cultural bond between China and Switzerland.
Guo Pei, under the tutelage of Master Tan – a renowned expert in hand-painting porcelain tiles – delved deeply into the intricacies of Guangcai artistry. The experience taught her to value the delicate interplay between tradition and modernity as they sought to push the limits of what porcelain can achieve in a contemporary setting, as she shared with TopMob.