A stunning collection of colorful outfits helped dress the dinner hall of the Beijing Hotel on Saturday to open the autumn and winter series of the China International Fashion Week.

The week-long fashion event will display the latest creations from more than 20 domestic and foreign designers.

Over the course of the week, some 20 Chinese champion models, including Miss-China Guan Qi, will take part in some of the shows.

Since 2002, China International Fashion Week has been held twice a year.

(CRI.com March 29, 2004)