Ivanka Trump Wears a Chinese Designer's Creation at the White House as She Poses with Arabella Ahead of Xi Jinping's Visit — Photos
Guo is the designer behind Rihanna's unforgettable yellow, fur-trimmed cape at the 2015 Met Gala. That embroidered creation took more than two years and over 50,000 hours to make. Ivanka's blue ensemble is quieter, but its intricate jacket certainly rewards a second look.
Rihanna delivered one of the most unforgettable red carpet moments in fashion history at the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute Gala benefit celebrating "China: Through the Looking Glass" on May 4, 2015, in New York City. The music and style icon commanded the red carpet in Guo Pei’s imperial yellow haute couture cape, complete with opulent gold-thread embroidery, plush fur trim, and a massive circular train that fanned out majestically before the rows of photographers. | Source: Getty Images
The designer choice also suited an occasion where fashion could carry a diplomatic meaning. The Chinese first lady has long used her wardrobe to champion Chinese designers and traditional culture. Seeing Ivanka arrive in one of Guo's creations gave the welcome ceremony its own fashion talking point.
Famed haute couture designer Guo Pei posed before one of her breathtaking gold sculptural creations during her solo exhibition at the M+ Gallery on September 21, 2024, in Hong Kong, China. Embracing a sleek and modern look, she styled a pearl collar necklace over an understated black ensemble paired with an edgy black leather coat, allowing the dazzling craftsmanship behind her to take center stage. | Source: Getty Images
Then there was Arabella, whose outfit made the mother-daughter portraits feel especially sweet.
