'Tibet' theme designs at China Fashion Week

Clothes have unusual connotations on the snow-covered plateau of Tibet. They reflect the history, culture, beliefs, character and wealth of the local people. Long sleeved, broad robes worn loosely with a diagonal slant, and women's aprons welted with colourful stripes, might be the general idea people have about Tibetan dress. There are, however, marked variances in the clothing of different localities, influenced by the different strands of their religion. Tibet's isolated environment has allowed Tibetan clothing to evolve into a variety of distinctive and characteristic styles. Tibetan clothing consists mainly of a Tibetan robe and shirt. The Tibetan robe is broad, and appears longer on the left than on the right, as it is often fastened under the right armpit. Robes are also secured with two cloth belts in red, blue, or green.