{"id":13344,"date":"2022-06-03T01:48:00","date_gmt":"2022-06-03T07:48:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gentryconnects.net\/?p=13344"},"modified":"2022-06-03T14:11:53","modified_gmt":"2022-06-03T20:11:53","slug":"guo-pei-at-the-legion-of-honor-chinas-premier-couturier","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gentryconnects.net\/?p=13344","title":{"rendered":"GUO PEI at the LEGION OF HONOR&#8230;CHINA&#8217;S PREMIER COUTURIER"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>When I first mentioned to our good friend Lea that we were coming to San Francisco she said we must get tickets for the <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/legionofhonor.famsf.org\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/legionofhonor.famsf.org\/\"><strong>Guo Pei<\/strong><\/a><strong> exhibit at the Legion of Honor! Marla and I spent most of our working career in decorative textiles, so we love museum fashion exhibits. We really enjoyed past shows featuring Yves Saint-Laurent, Christian Dior, and John Paul Gautier. We knew the <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.guopei.com\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.guopei.com\/\"><strong>Guo Pei<\/strong><\/a><strong> exhibition would be unlike anything we have ever seen.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/1a_result-Copy.jpg?resize=900%2C600\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13347\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/1a_result-Copy.jpg?w=900&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/1a_result-Copy.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/1a_result-Copy.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>San Francisco&#8217;s iconic <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/legionofhonor.famsf.org\/about\/history-legion-honor\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/legionofhonor.famsf.org\/about\/history-legion-honor\"><strong>Legion of Honor Museum<\/strong><\/a><strong> is a jewel box set high on a hill in Lincoln Park. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2_result-Copy.jpg?resize=900%2C600\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13348\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2_result-Copy.jpg?w=900&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2_result-Copy.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2_result-Copy.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>Marla and Lea enter the museum on a beautiful spring morning.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How designer Guo Pei embroiders dreams\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-JrOkAb71-k?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>I highly recommend watching this YouTube video on Guo Pei.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/5_result-Copy.jpg?resize=900%2C600\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13349\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/5_result-Copy.jpg?w=900&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/5_result-Copy.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/5_result-Copy.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>The dazzling show is spread out in special museum spaces as well as in the picture galleries.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/6_result-Copy.jpg?resize=900%2C600\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/6_result-Copy.jpg?w=900&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/6_result-Copy.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/6_result-Copy.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">&#8220;Fantasy is the height of your spirit. It is the important part of life because it fuels its meaning&#8230;.If you have fantasy or an imaginative outlook, you will glow and inspire other people.&#8221; GuoPei<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/7_result-Copy.jpg?resize=900%2C600\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13351\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/7_result-Copy.jpg?w=900&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/7_result-Copy.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/7_result-Copy.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>Her use of intricate embroidery is amazing!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/8_result-Copy.jpg?resize=900%2C600\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13352\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/8_result-Copy.jpg?w=900&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/8_result-Copy.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/8_result-Copy.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>A dress for&#8230;twins?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"467\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/9_result-Copy.jpg?resize=467%2C700\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13353\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/9_result-Copy.jpg?w=467&amp;ssl=1 467w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/9_result-Copy.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 467px) 100vw, 467px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>I was particularly interested in these creations. Guo Pei was inspired by Japanese obis.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/10_result-Copy.jpg?resize=900%2C600\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13354\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/10_result-Copy.jpg?w=900&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/10_result-Copy.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/10_result-Copy.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>Guo said, \u201cI wanted to use textiles as antique as possible to give a sense of permanence.\u201d She sourced rare obi fabrics from Japan that she magically transformed; hundreds of precious silk kimono belts were cut into squares and reassembled on their reverse side, exposing the yarn in an amazing, beautifully nuanced fringed texture. \u201cIt\u2019s a mysterious design,\u201d she said. \u201cIt can be read in so many different ways.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/11_result-Copy.jpg?resize=900%2C600\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13355\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/11_result-Copy.jpg?w=900&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/11_result-Copy.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/11_result-Copy.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"467\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/12_result-Copy.jpg?resize=467%2C700\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13356\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/12_result-Copy.jpg?w=467&amp;ssl=1 467w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/12_result-Copy.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 467px) 100vw, 467px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>A fantasy fabrication.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"467\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/13_result-Copy.jpg?resize=467%2C700\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13357\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/13_result-Copy.jpg?w=467&amp;ssl=1 467w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/13_result-Copy.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 467px) 100vw, 467px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>I was drawn to this creation.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/14_result-Copy.jpg?resize=900%2C600\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13358\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/14_result-Copy.jpg?w=900&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/14_result-Copy.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/14_result-Copy.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>The lover of exotic textiles in me was thrilled to see how the fabric was used in a de-constructed manner.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/15_result-Copy.jpg?resize=900%2C600\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13359\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/15_result-Copy.jpg?w=900&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/15_result-Copy.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/15_result-Copy.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>Marla was delighted as well!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"388\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/16-2_result-Copy.jpg?resize=388%2C700\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/16-2_result-Copy.jpg?w=388&amp;ssl=1 388w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/16-2_result-Copy.jpg?resize=166%2C300&amp;ssl=1 166w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 388px) 100vw, 388px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>A stunning marvel of design. Many of Guo Pei&#8217;s dresses fetch from $500,000 to over a $1,000,000!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/17_result-Copy.jpg?resize=900%2C600\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13361\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/17_result-Copy.jpg?w=900&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/17_result-Copy.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/17_result-Copy.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/19_result-Copy.jpg?resize=900%2C600\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13363\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/19_result-Copy.jpg?w=900&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/19_result-Copy.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/19_result-Copy.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>Mind-boggling use of embroidery.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/18_result-Copy.jpg?resize=900%2C600\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13362\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/18_result-Copy.jpg?w=900&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/18_result-Copy.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/18_result-Copy.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>I thought Marla would look great in this dress, but she wasn&#8217;t sure of the sleeves.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/19a_result-Copy.jpg?resize=900%2C600\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13364\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/19a_result-Copy.jpg?w=900&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/19a_result-Copy.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/19a_result-Copy.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>The dress on the left was Marla&#8217;s very favorite!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/19b_result-Copy.jpg?resize=900%2C600\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/19b_result-Copy.jpg?w=900&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/19b_result-Copy.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/19b_result-Copy.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>Lea takes a closer look to admire the fabulous gold metallic fabric.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/20_result-Copy.jpg?resize=900%2C600\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13366\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/20_result-Copy.jpg?w=900&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/20_result-Copy.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/20_result-Copy.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>Guo Pei&#8217;s creations &#8220;exist between&#8230;fashion, theatre, sculpture, and performance.&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/21_result-Copy.jpg?resize=900%2C600\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13367\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/21_result-Copy.jpg?w=900&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/21_result-Copy.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/21_result-Copy.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>I loved the creation on the right!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/22_result-Copy.jpg?resize=900%2C600\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13368\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/22_result-Copy.jpg?w=900&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/22_result-Copy.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/22_result-Copy.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>Mesmerizing shimmer.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/22A_result-Copy.jpg?resize=900%2C600\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13369\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/22A_result-Copy.jpg?w=900&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/22A_result-Copy.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/22A_result-Copy.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>Her second favorite dress!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/22b_result-Copy.jpg?resize=900%2C600\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13370\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/22b_result-Copy.jpg?w=900&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/22b_result-Copy.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/22b_result-Copy.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>Back in my decorative textile days I would have purchased fabric just like this dress! Well, I probably couldn&#8217;t have afforded it!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"467\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/23_result-Copy.jpg?resize=467%2C700\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13371\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/23_result-Copy.jpg?w=467&amp;ssl=1 467w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/23_result-Copy.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 467px) 100vw, 467px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>A little theatre!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"467\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/24_result-Copy.jpg?resize=467%2C700\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13372\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/24_result-Copy.jpg?w=467&amp;ssl=1 467w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/24_result-Copy.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 467px) 100vw, 467px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>Phantasmagoric futurism.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"467\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/25_result-Copy.jpg?resize=467%2C700\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13373\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/25_result-Copy.jpg?w=467&amp;ssl=1 467w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/25_result-Copy.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 467px) 100vw, 467px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>I couldn&#8217;t take my eye off of this work.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/26_result-Copy.jpg?resize=900%2C600\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13374\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/26_result-Copy.jpg?w=900&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/26_result-Copy.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/26_result-Copy.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>Love the blue color!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/27_result-Copy.jpg?resize=900%2C600\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/27_result-Copy.jpg?w=900&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/27_result-Copy.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/27_result-Copy.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/28_result-1.jpg?resize=900%2C600\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13376\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/28_result-1.jpg?w=900&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/28_result-1.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/28_result-1.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>Beautiful botanic embroidery.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/29_result.jpg?resize=900%2C600\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13377\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/29_result.jpg?w=900&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/29_result.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/29_result.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>Girls just want to have fun!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/30-2_result.jpg?resize=900%2C600\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13378\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/30-2_result.jpg?w=900&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/30-2_result.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/30-2_result.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>Wowza!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"491\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/31-2_result.jpg?resize=491%2C700\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13379\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/31-2_result.jpg?w=491&amp;ssl=1 491w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/31-2_result.jpg?resize=210%2C300&amp;ssl=1 210w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 491px) 100vw, 491px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>An apparition appeared.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"467\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/32_result.jpg?resize=467%2C700\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13380\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/32_result.jpg?w=467&amp;ssl=1 467w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/32_result.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 467px) 100vw, 467px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>This piece was incredibly intricate.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/33_result.jpg?resize=900%2C600\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13381\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/33_result.jpg?w=900&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/33_result.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/33_result.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>I can&#8217;t even imagine the weight of this dress with all the metallic embroidery!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"467\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/34_result.jpg?resize=467%2C700\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13382\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/34_result.jpg?w=467&amp;ssl=1 467w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/34_result.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 467px) 100vw, 467px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>The curators and designers of this exhibit did a fabulous job!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/35_result.jpg?resize=900%2C600\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13383\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/35_result.jpg?w=900&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/35_result.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/35_result.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>Beyond stunning! Many of these creations took years to complete!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/36_result.jpg?resize=900%2C600\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13384\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/36_result.jpg?w=900&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/36_result.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/36_result.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>Is Marla wondering what size is it?<\/strong> <strong>You know she would love to wear it for a few moments!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"467\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/37_result.jpg?resize=467%2C700\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13385\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/37_result.jpg?w=467&amp;ssl=1 467w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/37_result.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 467px) 100vw, 467px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>Double wowza!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/38_result.jpg?resize=900%2C600\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13386\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/38_result.jpg?w=900&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/38_result.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/38_result.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>Each piece had a unique magic.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/39_result.jpg?resize=900%2C600\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13387\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/39_result.jpg?w=900&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/39_result.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/39_result.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>Historical blue &amp; white inspiration.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/42_result.jpg?resize=900%2C600\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13388\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/42_result.jpg?w=900&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/42_result.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/42_result.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>Prismatic cocktail dress.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"467\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/43-2_result.jpg?resize=467%2C700\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13389\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/43-2_result.jpg?w=467&amp;ssl=1 467w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/43-2_result.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 467px) 100vw, 467px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>One could even store a few snacks in this creation.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/44_result.jpg?resize=900%2C600\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13390\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/44_result.jpg?w=900&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/44_result.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/44_result.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"467\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/DSCF0289-2_result.jpg?resize=467%2C700\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13397\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/DSCF0289-2_result.jpg?w=467&amp;ssl=1 467w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/DSCF0289-2_result.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 467px) 100vw, 467px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>This gown was my very favorite!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/45_result.jpg?resize=900%2C600\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13391\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/45_result.jpg?w=900&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/45_result.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/45_result.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>Truly the piece de resistance! An amazing masterwork of sheer couture genius!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"467\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/46-2_result.jpg?resize=467%2C700\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/46-2_result.jpg?w=467&amp;ssl=1 467w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/46-2_result.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 467px) 100vw, 467px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>We left the museum visually fulfilled and happy<\/strong> <strong>for the opportunity to see Guo Pei&#8217;s achievements!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"522\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/47-2015-Rihanna-Met-Gala_result.jpg?resize=900%2C522\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13393\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/47-2015-Rihanna-Met-Gala_result.jpg?w=900&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/47-2015-Rihanna-Met-Gala_result.jpg?resize=300%2C174&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/47-2015-Rihanna-Met-Gala_result.jpg?resize=768%2C445&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Rihanna at the Met Gala 2015 | China: Through the Looking Glass\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/HQK2R2yXSBk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>Hear Rihanna talk about wearing this incredible 48-pound Guo Pei gown at the<\/strong> <strong>2015 Met Gala!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:24px\">Photos: Dick Gentry (Except last two images) Not to be used without permission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When I first mentioned to our good friend Lea that we were coming to San Francisco she said we must get tickets for the Guo Pei exhibit at the Legion of Honor! Marla and I spent most of our working career in decorative textiles, so we love museum fashion exhibits. We really enjoyed past shows featuring Yves Saint-Laurent, Christian Dior, and John Paul Gautier. We knew the Guo Pei exhibition would be unlike anything we have ever seen. San Francisco&#8217;s iconic Legion of Honor Museum is a jewel box set high on a hill in Lincoln Park. Marla and Lea enter the museum on a beautiful spring morning. I highly recommend watching this YouTube video on Guo Pei. The dazzling show is spread out in special museum spaces as well as in the picture galleries. &#8220;Fantasy is the height of your spirit. It is the important part of life because it fuels its meaning&#8230;.If you have fantasy or an imaginative outlook, you will glow and inspire other people.&#8221; GuoPei Her use of intricate embroidery is amazing! A dress for&#8230;twins? I was particularly interested in these creations. Guo Pei was inspired by Japanese obis. Guo said, \u201cI wanted to use textiles as antique as possible to give a sense of permanence.\u201d She sourced rare obi fabrics from Japan that she magically transformed; hundreds of precious silk kimono belts were cut into squares and reassembled on their reverse side, exposing the yarn in an amazing, beautifully nuanced fringed texture. \u201cIt\u2019s a mysterious design,\u201d she said. \u201cIt can be read in so many different ways.\u201d A fantasy fabrication. I was drawn to this creation. The lover of exotic textiles in me was thrilled to see how the fabric was used in a de-constructed manner. Marla was delighted as well! A stunning marvel of design. Many of Guo Pei&#8217;s dresses fetch from $500,000 to over a $1,000,000! Mind-boggling use of embroidery. I thought Marla would look great in this dress, but she wasn&#8217;t sure of the sleeves. The dress on the left was Marla&#8217;s very favorite! Lea takes a closer look to admire the fabulous gold metallic fabric. Guo Pei&#8217;s creations &#8220;exist between&#8230;fashion, theatre, sculpture, and performance.&#8221; I loved the creation on the right! Mesmerizing shimmer. Her second favorite dress! Back in my decorative textile days I would have purchased fabric just like this dress! Well, I probably couldn&#8217;t have afforded it! A little theatre! Phantasmagoric futurism. I couldn&#8217;t take my eye off of this work. Love the blue color! Beautiful botanic embroidery. Girls just want to have fun! Wowza! An apparition appeared. This piece was incredibly intricate. I can&#8217;t even imagine the weight of this dress with all the metallic embroidery! The curators and designers of this exhibit did a fabulous job! Beyond stunning! Many of these creations took years to complete! Is Marla wondering what size is it? You know she would love to wear it for a few moments! Double wowza! Each piece had a unique magic. Historical blue &amp; white inspiration. Prismatic cocktail dress. One could even store a few snacks in this creation. This gown was my very favorite! Truly the piece de resistance! An amazing masterwork of sheer couture genius! We left the museum visually fulfilled and happy for the opportunity to see Guo Pei&#8217;s achievements! Hear Rihanna talk about wearing this incredible 48-pound Guo Pei gown at the 2015 Met Gala! 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