Bowers Museum in Santa Ana hosted its annual gala this year with a tribute to celebrated couturiére Guo Pei, with her groundbreaking exhibition “Guo Pei: Couture Beyond” debuting 40 of her most breathtaking designs from her dramatic runway shows. The 262 black-tie guests lauded the stunning exhibition, while the evening garnered $500,000 in net proceeds for the museum’s educational programs. Photography Tony Lattimore, Mark Samala