If the catwalks in Beijing are any indication, the hottest trend for the season is anything that has to do with the Olympics.

The recent China International Fashion Week held in Beijing looked like an advance party for the Olympics in August. Designs were not only influenced by Chinese arts and culture like ancient Chinese calligraphy, there were Olympic-themed patterns that livened up the show.

An Olympic-themed strapless gown in scarlet featuring the logo of the Games and Chinese characters saying “success for the Beijing Olympics” nearly stole the limelight.

More than 500 models presented nearly 40 collections of almost 30 fashion brands. (China Daily/ AsiaNews)