11.   One by one, in often-outrageous outfits, models walk the catwalk.

12.   So the models walked on water.

13.   The models walk quickly, making it difficult for reporters to study the outfits and for photographers to get flattering shots.

14.   Up a spiraling ramp, the models walked with their hands poked into the pockets of wool suits in shades of lavender, petal green and spicy orange.

15.   While other designers made that skirt so narrow the models could barely walk, Sui simply slit hers up one side.

16.   Another model walked the runway in a dress with no sleeves or arm holes.

17.   As a finale, a model walked to the middle of the catwalk in a white jacket made of cotton wool.

18.   At the far end is a big screen on which filmed models walk toward the visitor, turn and fade away.

19.   But the models walk down the runway in wooden sandals with stiletto heels, the ultimate in radical chic.

20.   If the look was not eccentric, it was a bit sissyish, especially when all the models walked around the runway hand in hand.