Lane Crawford, the Hong Kong department store, is marking the Beijing Olympics with "The Collective: Synergy in Fashion." Crawford invited 12 designers to envision a one-of-a-kind garment for their favorite sport. After the Games, the outfits will be auctioned to benefit the UNICEF fund for children affected by the Sichuan earthquake. Here, 3.1 Phillip Lim's drawing of a table tennis outfit. (Courtesy of Lane Crawford)

Alberta Ferretti's gymnastics outfit design features a dove gray chiffon dress with embroidery and a subtle voile. (Courtesy of Lane Crawford)

Alexander McQueen's fencing outfit design will be embroidered in India using silk and cotton threads and mirrors. He translated the look and feel of the garment from his winter 2008 collection.  (Courtesy of Lane Crawford)

Burberry Prorsum's sailing outfit design consists of a wet-looking, mink-lined waterproof parka jacket in dark nickel. The designer Christopher Bailey added the brand's signature detailing, including trench coat-inspired D-rings and epaulettes. Black, technical twill stretch trousers are worn with scuba-inspired mesh boots and lacquer square-cuff bracelets with gold inlay, worn over waterproof gloves. (Courtesy of Lane Crawford)

Costume National's baseball outfit design by Ennio Capasa translates the uniform standard into an elegant evening dress code, using silk, velvet and satin in shades of black, anthracite and gray. The outfit is worn with black leather sneakers and a cap in black velvet. (Courtesy of Lane Crawford)

The gymnastics outfit design by Emilio Pucci uses prints from the brand's winter 2008 collection, designed by Matthew Williamson. (Courtesy of Lane Crawford)

Givenchy's archery outfit design is inspired by Diana, goddess of the hunt. The black leather coat has a golden arrow detail and is worn with a multi-colored bustier, black leather and jersey Bermuda shorts, designed by Riccardo Tisci. (Courtesy of Lane Crawford)

A badminton outfit by Maison Martin Margiela is made up of shuttlecocks, hand assembled to create a backless top. A total of 109 white and yellow plastic shuttlecocks and 36 goose feathered shuttlecocks were used in the garment.  (Courtesy of Lane Crawford)

The fencing outfit by Neil Barrett consists of a slightly padded blouson bodysuit, tailored in jersey and worn with extra-slim jersey pants.  (Courtesy of Lane Crawford)

A judo outfit by Rick Owens was designed to be loose on the boy, to provide maneuverability, and is finished with a hooded jacket and mask. (Courtesy of Lane Crawford)

The equestrian outfit designed by Stella McCartney consists of an oversized shirt and classic breeches in white and ice pink. The look is completed with knee-length sand-colored faux-suede slouch boots with 10-centimeter, or almost 4-inch, heels. (Courtesy of Lane Crawford)

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