1996 - The First Show

The World Masters' Haute Couture Collections show started in 1996 as part of the Eighth Dalian International Fashion Festival.

Renowned Japanese bridal designer Yumi Katsura showcased her "I love Dalian" wedding collection, which received a standing ovation.

Five hundred fashion pieces by 10 designers were displayed by 29 top models.

1997 - The Second Show

Ten famous French brands - Balmain, Claude Montana, Guy Laroche, Herve Leger, Louis Feraud, Jeans-Louis Scherrer, Nina Ricci, Paco Rabanne, Sonia Rykiel and Ted Lapidus - were displayed and well-received.

Japanese couture designer Hanae Mori also made her debut with an impressive East-meets-West collection.

1998 - The Third Show

Avant-garde French designers Jerome L' Huillier, Veronique Leroy and Christophe Rouxel - led by Jacques Mouclier, incumbent president of Federation Francaise de la Couture - staged a fantastic display of their first-class coutures.

Hanae Mori's couture collection was praised as royally elegant while Yumi Katsura achieved another success with a series of wedding dresses depicting romantic stories.

1999 - The Fourth Show

French couture designer Oliver Lapidus brought nearly 100 of his latest pieces to the show. His collection was praised for its perfect blend of traditional technique and advanced high-tech.

Italian traditional family brand Raffaelia Curiel was also debuted.

Hanae Mori made a third appearance with her delicate and finely crafted cashmere clothes.

2000 - The Fifth Show

Three world-renowned Italian fashion brands - Les Copains, Agnona and Ermenegildo Zegna - were displayed by 50 world top models in a lively and pulsating style.

Men's wear and men models turned up for the first time, adding a fresh colour to this show.

The 24 European men models mesmerized the audience with their free and easy carriage.

Yumi Katsura, the bridal wear queen, introduced her Garden Wedding Collection via a beautiful musical.