September 26, 2011

Sotheby's Hong Kong to hold Magnificent Jewels and Jadeite Autumn Sale

A model presents the jadeite cabochon necklace and jadeite plaque ring during a media preview of Sotheby's in Hong Kong, south China, Sept. 22, 2011. (Xinhua/Song Zhenping)

A model presents a 6.01-cart Cushion-shaped Fancy Vivid Blue Diamond and Pink Diamond Ring (top) with the estimated value of 70 to 85 million HK dollars (9 to 11 million U.S. dollars) and Golconda Pink (bottom), a rare 9.27 carat Golconda Fancy Vivid Pink Diamond and Diamond Ring with the estimated value of 100 to 150 million HK dollars (13 to 19 million U.S. dollars) during a media preview of Sotheby's in Hong Kong, south China, Sept. 22, 2011. (Xinhua/Song Zhenping)

A model presents the jadeite cabochon necklace and jadeite plaque ring during a media preview of Sotheby's in Hong Kong, south China, Sept. 22, 2011. (Xinhua/Song Zhenping)

This handout photo released by Sotheby's shows a 6.01-cart Cushion-shaped Fancy Vivid Blue Diamond and Pink Diamond Ring (top) with the estimated value of 70 to 85 million HK dollars (9 to 11 million U.S. dollars) and Golconda Pink (bottom), a rare 9.27 carat Golconda Fancy Vivid Pink Diamond and Diamond Ring with the estimated value of 100 to 150 million HK dollars (13 to 19 million U.S. dollars). (Xinhua/Song Zhenping)

A model presents diamond ornaments during a media preview of Sotheby's in Hong Kong, south China, Sept. 22, 2011. (Xinhua/Song Zhenping)

Bernini releases fall/winter collections

A model presents a creation by Bernini Group in Shanghai, east China, Sept.22, 2011. Bernini released its fall/winter collections here Thursday. (Xinhua/Chen Fei)

Models present creations by Bernini Group in Shanghai, east China, Sept. 22, 2011. Bernini Group released its fall/winter collections here Thursday. (Xinhua/Chen Fei)

A model presents a creation by Bernini Group in Shanghai, east China, Sept. 22, 2011. Bernini Group released its fall/winter collections here Thursday. (Xinhua/Chen Fei)

Nepal Fashion Week kicks off

A model displays a creation during the first day of TGIF Nepal Fashion Week in Kathmandu, capital of Nepal, Sept. 21, 2011. 26 models from India and Nepal participate in this year's fashion week. (Xinhua/Niraj Sapkota)

A model displays a creation during the first day of TGIF Nepal Fashion Week in Kathmandu, capital of Nepal, Sept. 21, 2011. 26 models from India and Nepal participate in this year's fashion week. (Xinhua/Niraj Sapkota)

A model displays a creation during the first day of TGIF Nepal Fashion Week in Kathmandu, capital of Nepal, Sept. 21, 2011. 26 models from India and Nepal participate in this year's fashion week. (Xinhua/Niraj Sapkota)

A model displays a creation during the first day of TGIF Nepal Fashion Week in Kathmandu, capital of Nepal, Sept. 21, 2011. 26 models from India and Nepal participate in this year's fashion week. (Xinhua/Niraj Sapkota)

A model displays a creation during the first day of TGIF Nepal Fashion Week in Kathmandu, capital of Nepal, Sept. 21, 2011. 26 models from India and Nepal participate in this year's fashion week. (Xinhua/Niraj Sapkota)

A model displays a creation during the first day of TGIF Nepal Fashion Week in Kathmandu, capital of Nepal, Sept. 21, 2011. 26 models from India and Nepal participate in this year's fashion week. (Xinhua/Niraj Sapkota)

"Miss China" ranks fifth in 60th Miss Universe Pageant

"Miss China" Luo Zilin(L1), who is the winner of Miss Chinese Cosmos Pageant, attends the press conference in Beijing, capital of China, Sep. 22, 2011. Luo Zilin ranked fifth in the 60th Miss Universe Pageant held at Sao Paulo on Sep. 12. (Xinhua/Hao Liying)

"Miss China" Luo Zilin, who is the winner of Miss Chinese Cosmos Pageant, attends the press conference in Beijing, capital of China, Sep. 22, 2011. Luo Zilin ranked fifth in the 60th Miss Universe Pageant held at Sao Paulo on Sep. 12. (Xinhua/Hao Liying)

Dog in fashion

Models walk with dogs as the animals present creations by designers Karen Reichardt and Mariela Schiavo during Trendation fashion week in Buenos Aires, September 21, 2011. (Xinhua/AFP Photo)

A model holds a dog as the animal presents a creation by designers Karen Reichardt and Mariela Schiavo during Trendation fashion week in Buenos Aires, September 21, 2011. (Xinhua/AFP Photo)

Models walk with dogs as the animals present creations by designers Karen Reichardt and Mariela Schiavo during Trendation fashion week in Buenos Aires, September 21, 2011. (Xinhua/AFP Photo)

Silvina Escudero (L) pets her mini Schnauzer as the animal presents a creation by designers Karen Reichardt and Mariela Schiavo during Trendation fashion week in Buenos Aires, September 21, 2011. (Xinhua/AFP Photo)

Models walk with dogs as the animals present creations by designers Karen Reichardt and Mariela Schiavo during Trendation fashion week in Buenos Aires, September 21, 2011. (Xinhua/AFP Photo)

Armani Spring/Summer 2012 women's collection

Models display creations as part of Emporio Armani Spring/Summer 2012 women's collection during Milan Fashion Week September 24, 2011. (Agencies Photo)

A model displays a creation as part of Emporio Armani Spring/Summer 2012 women's collection during Milan Fashion Week September 24, 2011. (Agencies Photo)

Models display creations as part of Emporio Armani Spring/Summer 2012 women's collection during Milan Fashion Week September 24, 2011. (Agencies Photo)

Models display creations as part of Emporio Armani Spring/Summer 2012 women's collection during Milan Fashion Week September 24, 2011. (Agencies Photo)

Models display creations as part of Emporio Armani Spring/Summer 2012 women's collection during Milan Fashion Week September 24, 2011. (Agencies Photo)

Models display creations as part of Emporio Armani Spring/Summer 2012 women's collection during Milan Fashion Week September 24, 2011. (Agencies Photo)

French, C African models win Best Model Contest

Chrstie Juillet of the Central African Republic is seen during the 21st World's Best Model Contest in Istanbul, Turkey, early Dec. 7, 2008. Maxime Couturier of France and Chrstie Juillet of the Central African Republic won the champions of the contest here on early Sunday. (Xinhua Photo)

Competitors are seen during the 21st World's Best Model Contest in Istanbul, Turkey, early Dec. 7, 2008. (Xinhua Photo)

Chinese competitor Nan Fulong (front 1st R ) poses during a swimwear show of the 21st World's Best Model Contest in Istanbul, Turkey, early Dec. 7, 2008. (Xinhua Photo)

A competitor is seen during the 21st World's Best Model Contest in Istanbul, Turkey, early Dec. 7, 2008. (Xinhua Photo)

Representatives of awarded competitors pose after the final of the 21st World's Best Model Contest in Istanbul, Turkey, early Dec. 7, 2008. (Xinhua Photo)

Competitors are seen during the 21st World's Best Model Contest in Istanbul, Turkey, early Dec. 7, 2008.