Han Couture fashion show, Mississauga 2012 (Victor We/Epoch Times)

Models display award-winning designs at a fashion show celebrating ancient Chinese culture and its renaissance in today’s world, held at Mississauga’s Living Arts Centre on Oct. 14.

The costumes are from the Global Han Couture Design Competition in New York, which featured garments inspired by the elegant fashions of China’s many dynasties.

Han Couture fashion show, Mississauga 2012 (Victor We/Epoch Times)

Han Couture fashion show, Mississauga 2012 (Victor We/Epoch Times)

Han Couture fashion show, Mississauga 2012 (Victor We/Epoch Times)

Han Couture fashion show, Mississauga 2012 (Victor We/Epoch Times)

Han Couture fashion show, Mississauga 2012 (Victor We/Epoch Times)

The next design competition will be held in 2013. Visit hancouture.ntdtv.com for more details.

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