In a first for its 14-year history, the Beijing International Film Festival introduced a "Film and Fashion" section, underscoring the symbiotic relationship between the cinema and fashion industries, as confirmed by the event organizers.

This section kicked off with a sun-protective clothing fashion show by Bosideng, a prominent Chinese manufacturer of down jackets and outerwear, set against the stunning backdrop of Yanqi Lake shortly before the festival's opening ceremony on April 18.

The show garnered attention from a constellation of stars and esteemed filmmakers, including Oscar-winning Australian sound designer David White, actor Guo Xiaodong, singer Shang Wenjie, and Austrian director Jessica Hausner.