Designs on the future

While foreign designers were largely absent from the stage during this year's edition of China Fashion Week, the big story was the progress of Chinese designer brands.

Some 40 veteran fashion designers and 150 new designers showcased their works. Many of them opted to focus on their own brands rather than their designs for commercial clothing groups, as happened in the past.

For instance, there was Ma Yanli's Maryma haute couture series; Zou You's "This is You Clothing" collection; Ding Yong's "Donoratico" menswear; and Liang Zi's "Tangy" collection.