In 2010, China’s top couturier, Guo Pei saw a 1930s Penang Peranakan bridal robe (in the far left of this photo) in Paris at the Musée du Quai Branly, where there was an exhibition of Peranakan objects on loan from Singapore’s Peranakan Museum.
What she saw at the exhibition sparked her interest in Peranakan culture and motifs. In response, she created a bridal outfit (next to her, on the left) with the same gold embroidery and motifs. It was worn by Chinese actress and singer, Angelababy, during her wedding in 2015.
Photo by Russel Wong.