High fashion struts its stuff on Roof of the World

Dozens of clothing stores around Tsemonling Street, 1.5 kilometers east of Lhasa's world-famous Potala Palace, were swamped with shoppers before Tibetan New Year, as customers sought customized traditional outfits.

Dechen, 38, always gets new clothes before Tibetan New Year's Day, which fell on Feb 16, the same day as Spring Festival.

"Custom-made garments definitely fit better," she said.