These Dresses Might Have Their Red Carpet Moment

Taiwanese-born Jason Wu paid homage to the Chinese military with stiff, brocade shoulders, Mao jacket-inspiration, and black mink embroideries.

Inspired by ceramics patterns, it's not hard to see the reference in Valentino's China blue design.

Bold red beadwork was a modern take on intricate and ancient techniques.

With any luck Karlie Kloss will make it onto this year's red carpet — and with any more luck, she'll reprise her role in Marc Jacobs's art deco homage to the orient.

Jade accents like this bib necklace and fringed bag would make an exquisite punctuation to any star's attire.

Roberto Cavalli's tasseled necklace and flaming-red motif were made to move through those Shanghai nights.

The high neckline and cinched waist of Alexander McQueen's rich gold suiting conjured images of Cheongsam dresses.