Getting 'haute' in Heilongjiang

During the dance performance Yadong Shenghuo (Asian Winter Games Flame) performed by the Harbin Ballet Troupe, Wang carried the torch symbolizing the spirit of the Games.

In addition to showcasing creative fashion design, the event also focused on "cultural exchange, brand promotion, and industry aggregation".

A series of events, such as the"50 C Temperature Difference — Chinese Elements, International Fashion — World Fashion Designers' Conference" were held alongside the main show.

By focusing on Harbin's natural advantages, and its century-old heritage as a fashion hub, the event explored how Chinese elements inspire international designers creatively, promoting exchanges and cooperation as important drivers for the development of the international fashion industry and leading global fashion trends.

"The 50 C Temperature Difference is a fashion attitude," said Wu Xuekai, vice-chairman of the China Fashion Association.

"Harbin is a city with fashion dynamics, nurturing international fashion brands and possessing a multilevel, multidimensional cultural fusion."