9-day event in Beijing wraps up with a nod to traditional aesthetics and modern designs

Models on a runway show at the closing ceremony of the Spring/Summer edition of China International Fashion Week 2023 in Beijing on the evening of Sept 12. (ZHU XINGXIN / CHINA DAILY)

The Spring/Summer edition of China International Fashion Week 2023 recently came to a close in Beijing.

The nine-day event, held between Sept 4 and 12, featured 134 fashion shows by some 360 domestic and international designers.

Shows by local designers were notable for their blend of traditional Chinese aesthetics and modern elements.

Founded in 1997, China International Fashion Week has been witness to the development of the country's fashion industry and become an important platform connecting designers and markets.

Models walk on the catwalk at the closing ceremony on Sept 12. (ZHU XINGXIN / CHINA DAILY)

Two models display designs inspired by traditional Mongolian costumes on Sept 12. (ZHU XINGXIN / CHINA DAILY)

Models freshen up before a show on Sept 11. (ZHU XINGXIN / CHINA DAILY)

A model has a photo session backstage on Sept 11. (ZHU XINGXIN / CHINA DAILY)

Workers tidy up costumes backstage on Sept 7. (ZHU XINGXIN / CHINA DAILY)

A male model displays a prize-winning piece on the catwalk on Sept 4. (ZHU XINGXIN / CHINA DAILY)

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