Turning faith into desirable brand

Some people call fashion a religion. For Chiang Mai-based Chinese designer Zheng Qing'er, religion is where her fashion begins.

The devout Buddhist made her runway debut at China Fashion Week recently. Inspired by a trip to the Tibet autonomous region, the collection features robes, gowns and capes influenced by both Tibetan ethnic wear and traditional Chinese costumes.

The show was held in five parts - blue, white, red, green and yellow, in accordance with the Tibetan prayer flag, which is invoked for fortune.