Snow Xue Gao – SS22
Snow Xue Gao Spring/Summer 2022 collection pays tribute to thenamesake designer’s heritage and her family. In Snow Xue Gao’s childhood, she spent a lot of time losing herself in her grandmother’s garden, who was a Beijing opera singer and spent much of her time painting traditional Chinese art (Gongbi). The collection showcases a contemporary take on the peony flower, a heavily popular flower from the Tang (618 – 907 A.D.) and Song (960 – 1279 A.D.) Dynasty.
Dubbed the “king of flowers” the peony symbolizes prosperity and happiness and Snow Xue Gao wishes to bring much of that with her expressive offerings that feature bias cuts and A-line silhouettes. Although the peony originally catered to royalty and has a rich history with the elite, this collection of modern luxury womenswear showcases a more laid-back take on the flower.
The unique Snow Xue Gao Spring/Summer designs utilizes both houndstooth and plaid in the suiting pattern as well as a combination of painted floral designs. Color-blocking and charmeuse patterns are heavily prominent in this season’s presentation as well as asymmetrical and deconstructed designs to complete the collection’s relaxed yet tailored aesthetic. Snow Xue Gao’s affinity for the arts is further displayed through her collaboration with two Asian artists based in New York to help complement the collection using a combination of jewelry and modern paintings. The visual set-up of the presentation included media art which helped facilitate the design process to create a more dynamic and memorable experience, as well as a free-style piano performance that sought to paint a picture of Snow Xue Gao’s childhood.
