Her name became well known once her work, a golden yellow gown, was worn by Rihanna at the 2015 Met Gala.

Called the Lady of Chinese Couture, Guo Pei started her fashion career in the 1990s when China began to open its doors.

Embracing new ideas and aspects from the West, the Chinese designer meticulously needled traditional Chinese culture in the form of embroideries and jewels on her multiple works and has created an artistic combination of cultures.

She was the first Asian designer who was invited to be a special guest by the Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture in Paris.

Recently, the California Palace of the Legion of Honor is seeing a solo exhibition on Guo’s exquisite works. The event was launched on April 26 and will run through Sept 26.