Designers who show in Paris have always been considered among the most avant garde in the world, but China Fashion Week took it to a new level recently with its kooky creations that included a polka dotted body suit affixed with clocks, a comic book-esque checkered jumpsuit with cat ears and paws, and colourful Harajuku girl-inspired ensembles (replete with stuffed animals of course).

There was also a smattering of walking metal art sculptures and candy coloured confections with matching tights.

But while the designs were more funny than fabulous, not all was lost. There was a nod to the ever-so-prominent military trend (this is a communist country after all) and edgier silhouettes emerged with the sculpted shoulder jackets (a la Balmain).

Click through to see the interesting mix of Chinese designs. Eat your heart out Alexander McQueen!