This ain't your momma's Mao suit, baby! A model wearing a hat with a teddy bear ornament takes to the catwalk during a young designers contest at the 14th China International Fashion Week in Beijing on March 26, 2006. The annual event includes shows by 120 designers from 24 countries. Keep clicking for more of the latest fashions from Beijing, Beirut, Bombay and more.
A model wearing a Brazilian headdress walks the catwalk for a young designers contest during the 14th China International Fashion Week in Beijing on March 26, 2006. China is taking its place in the world fashion spotlight as an increasingly dominant manufacturer of textiles and clothing. Half the income of the Chinese textile industry now depends on exports.
Excuse me, lady, aren't you supposed to be, well, a Communist? A model wearing a bubbly gown and a headdress bearing the Union Jack glides on stage at a young designers contest during the 14th China International Fashion Week in Beijing on March 26, 2006.
Check out the startled look on the face of the young police officer, bottom right, as a model in red hot pants and shiny red boots takes to the catwalk during the young designers contest held at the 14th China International Fashion Week in Beijing on March 26, 2006.
This might shake 'em up in Beijing, but she looks like Big Bird's fantasy gal to us. A model poses on stage during the young designers contest held at the 14th China International Fashion Week in Beijing, China, on March 26, 2006.
This outfit would get some attention in New York, never mind Beijing. A model shows a fashion creation during the young designers contest held at the 14th China International Fashion Week in Beijing, China, on March 26, 2006.
Meanwhile in Bombay, Indian designers were showing their stuff at the Lakme Fashion Week. Here, a model poses in a modern dress made with delicate Indian silk from designer Surily Goel on March 28, 2006.
A model shows a creation by Indian designer Surily Goel at the Lakme Fashion Week in Bombay, March 28, 2006.
A model walks the runway in an embroidered mini-skirt by Indian designer Surily Goel at the Lakme Fashion Week in Bombay on March 28, 2006.
Bollywood actor John Abraham appears in an elegant suit by Indian designer Rocky S during the Lakme Fashion Week in Bombay on March 28, 2006.
Yet another fashion week -- this one in Beirut, Lebanon -- got under way at the end of March. Here, a model prepares backstage for the show by Lebanese designer Wissam Chammas during Beirut Fashion Week, staged at the Buddha-Bar on March 28, 2006.
A model shows a slinky red dress by Lebanese designer Wissam Chammas during Beirut Fashion Week at the Buddha-Bar in Beirut, Lebanon, on March 28, 2006.
Portuguese designers showed their autumn/winter 2006 collection the same week. Here, a model displays an outfit by designer Miguel Vieira during Portugal Fashion Week in Porto, Portugal, March 25, 2006.
A model struts in a fur and lace outfit by Portuguese designer Fatima Lopes during Portugal Fashion Week in Porto, Portugal, March 25, 2006.
A model appears on the runway in a dress by Portuguese designer Fatima Lopes during Portugal Fashion Week in Porto, Portugal, March 25, 2006.
A model tales to the runway in an outfit by Portuguese designer Luis Buchinho during Portugal Fashion Week in Porto, Portugal, March 25, 2006.
Leave it to designer Karl Lagerfeld to appreciate the concept of global capitalism. A model presents a suit by Lagerfeld inspired by classic Chanel during the Chanel 2006 spring-summer haute couture fashion show in Hong Kong on March 24, 2006.
In Singapore, models walk the runway for Jean Paul Gaultier's collection at the Singapore Fashion Festival on March 24, 2006, in Singapore. The annual fashion event includes local and international labels.
Meanwhile, exemplifying a truly global perspective, Chinese model Roseline Luo poses in a gown by Taiwanese designer Lu Kun during Plataforma K fashion week in Barranquilla, Colombia, on March 25, 2006.