How does one make florals for spring groundbreaking? Just ask designer Snow Xue Gao, who defied the phrase made famous by “The Devil Wears Prada” for her spring/summer 2022 collection. Gao’s collection paid tribute to the designer’s heritage and family. During her childhood she spend a considerable amount of time in her grandmother’s garden, who...
14 Sept 2021
Chinatown has long been one of the most historic parts of New York City, and a big tourist attraction too. This season, designer Snow Xue Gao found inspiration from Chinatown, as she built on her east meets west aesthetic. As part of her design process she began going to Chinatown to observe people going to work and women waking up to shop at...
10 Feb 2018
Snow Xue Gao presented her collection at New York Fashion Week for the first time, and the designer did not disappoint. This season, the designer presented tradition through a modern lens. She showed us how to draw inspiration from the Beijing Opera and create pieces that were fashion, not costume. Printed silks blended with tailored blazers...
10 Sept 2017