China Fashion Week: Far East Is Far Out

China International Fashion Week 2009/2010 autumn/winter series opened in Beijing yesterday. One of the opening events of the event, the Hempel Award, attracted a fresh crop of young designers from 18 countries and regions to flaunt their designs yesterday.

Unlike the Spring Summer Collection of last year, there's little in the way of over-the-top garments on show. Most dresses flapping down the runway are one-piece numbers, featuring straight cuts, cold and simple colors - giving expression to the show's slogan: "simple is best".

More than 40 fashion shows will be staged in Beijing over the next week, including those organized by Notting Hill Men's Fashion, Edenbo Business Casual Men's Wear, Lea Seong, Septwolves and Judy Galaxy.

Keep reading below to view more images from the catwalk or to see videos of the event click here.