First Gucci with the Jeweled Dragon Chain Handbag. Then Prada with a Black Crosshatched Leather Studded Dragon Handbag. Vivienne Tam, Yohji Yamamoto, Ed Hardy, and Kenneth Jay Lane quickly followed suit with dragon-inspired motifs and accessories. Now it would appear that everybody is [finally] finding inspiration in the dragon and not a moment too soon. (I mean, really. Who else but the dragon is more suited to usher in the 2008 Beijing Olympics?)

Jean Paul Gaultier Dragon Georgette Blouse at bergdorfgoodman.com

Just Cavalli Dragon Head Necklace and Bracelet at forzieri.com

La Perla Black Label Mesh Body Suit at laperla.com

Firedrake Dragon Handbag at forzieri.com

Nomination Dragon Collection Necklace and Earrings at nomination.net.au

Morua Designs Dragon Queen Dress at moruadesigns.com

Ed Hardy Geisha & Dragon Sunglasses at fabulousdesignersunglasses.com

La Perla Black Label Dragon Bra at laperlausa.com

14K Gold Dragon Cuff at grayandsons.com

Rozalb De Mura, Fall 2008

Thomas Sabo Dragon Hook Earrings at harrods.com

Dragon Pantyhose at sheerintimates.com

Carole Tanenbaum Dragon Necklace at caroletanenbaum.com