The Most Outrageously Opulent Looks From Guo Pei Haute Couture SS17

Medieval queens stormed Guo Pei’s spring/summer 20-17 haute couture show yesterday, and it was simply jaw-droppingly opulent. Lush brocades, yards of gold thread and the crazy amount of beading that went into her decadent confections stopped traffic and made the fashion crowd swoon. See the most outrageous and exceedingly gorgeous looks from the runway in the gallery above.

By Pakkee

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The Most Outrageously Opulent Looks From Guo Pei Haute Couture SS17

See what we mean? This ethereal, star-spangled effect doesn't come easy (or cheap).

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Guo Pei Haute Couture SS17

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Just LOOK at that skirt. The aerodynamically undulating skirt is SO insane.

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Guo Pei Haute Couture SS17

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Pomp and circumstance meets the splendour of the Vatican.

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Guo Pei Haute Couture SS17

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Did Guo Pei just replicate a turret from Milan's famous Duomo cathedral?

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Guo Pei Haute Couture SS17

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That basically meant, A LOT of gold thread and embroidery was involved.

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Guo Pei Haute Couture SS17

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Queens were clearly on Guo Pei's mind for her latest couture collection

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Guo Pei Haute Couture SS17

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The rumour is that Guo Pei shut down an entire village to make this insane closing dress for her Red Queen, Carmen Dell'Orefice (not true, don't sue).

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Guo Pei Haute Couture SS17

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Medieval queens would have died to wear this fabulous creation.

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Guo Pei Haute Couture SS17

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As is this gravity-defying cloud of tulle.

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Guo Pei Haute Couture SS17

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Dark queens and leather that look like wrought iron.

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Guo Pei Haute Couture SS17

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Stop what you're doing and stare at this amazing bird in flight.

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Guo Pei Haute Couture SS17

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