Dressed for success

The Olympic hostesses who will present medals at the Beijing 2008 Games must dress to impress the world - and so every thread of their outfits must be perfect.

When those lovely ladies step onto the stage next month, their costumes will showcase the work of three select Chinese designers, who collaborated for more than a year with the Olympic organizing committee to ensure that every stitch would be just right.

The designs, which were unveiled last Thursday at a special reception in Beijing, weave together elements of traditional Chinese design with more modern touches.