Chu-Gooding and our most recent exhibition, Fashioning Chinese Women at LACMA, were recently featured in the online publication ArtDaily:

Fashioning Chinese Women features original, 3D-printed mannequins, with faces, hairstyles, and finish customized by fashion designer Jason Wu. These specialized mounts underscore the bespoke tailoring practices that have long characterized Chinese women’s fashion. Further complementing the artwork is the exhibition design concept by Los Angeles architecture firm Chu-Gooding, inspired by the traditional siheyuan, the Chinese courtyard house. The exhibition is guest curated by Michaela Hansen, with support from LACMA curators of Costume and Textiles, Clarissa Esguerra and Nicole LaBouff.

“Until now, curatorial examinations of Chinese women’s fashion have largely been framed in terms of its influence on Western design,” said Hansen. “This exhibition marks the first 21st-century study by an American museum to celebrate the creativity, resilience, and sartorial heritage of generations of Chinese women whose lives—and wardrobes—spanned the globe.”

“The story of Chere Lai Mah and her remarkable collection reveals extraordinary intersections of tradition and innovation across time,” said Michael Govan, LACMA CEO and Wallis Annenberg Director. “We are grateful for her generous gift, without which we would not be able to tell these stories of Chinese women’s fashion. What is most exciting about this exhibition is how it brings together the artistry and histories of these garments for a new generation of local and global audiences, thanks to our collaboration with Jason Wu and Chu-Gooding.”