As the curtain comes down on Shanghai Fashion Week, we take a look at the event's grand finale- a celebration of couture suitable for your seaside jaunts.

As the curtain comes down on Shanghai Fashion Week, we take a look at the event's grand finale- a celebration of couture suitable for your seaside jaunts.

One-piece swimsuits, flowing beach skirts and simple bikinis, these creations are not your average beachwear. Using unusual materials, such as lace and gauze, many of the pieces even have a three-dimensional effect. The collection displays the elegance of Asian women while staying tuned in to international trends.

This neoclassic swimsuit collection is called "Beauty at the sea". A combination of classic prints and plain materials show the soft and gentle side of these Asian beauties.

This color blocked collection combines a deep ocean blue with warmer colors, such as red and orange.

Here, "Forest Samba" displays tropical plant prints, along with colorful feathers, seeming to symbolise passion and energy.

The "Roman Holiday" collection uses lace, with the classic combination of black and white, to add a delicate and romantic touch to this season's swimwear.

At the end of the show, Chinese actress Gong Li is joined on the runway by the designers.

Gong shares her secrets on how to choose the perfect swimwear.

Gong Li said, "I might choose these two from the collections: the blue one and the black and white, because they would go well with my skin tone."

According to the Shanghai Fashion Week Committee, this year's event has offered a bigger platform for showcasing original brands and opened doors for domestic designers to the international stage.

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