1.   When designer Rei Kawakubo tucks pillows under blouses and shows her collection in utter silence, simple clothes become disconcerting theater.

2.   He would show his collection by gaslight.

3.   And the result may be that when Charivari shows his collection on Wednesday, Margiela will seem out of step.

4.   And though many museums used to refuse to show private collections unless they were promised gifts, that, too, has changed.

5.   Big players such as Ralph Lauren, Donna Karan and Calvin Klein, among others, have chosen instead to show their collections on Milan runways.

6.   Bill Blass showed two collections for resort, his signature line and Bill Blass U.S.A., the less expensive sportswear he introduced for fall.

7.   Both designers said they were drawn to the energy of New York, Kouyate adding that he would show his collection here again next season.

8.   A dozen or so designers, including Donna Karan and Calvin Klein, have jumped schedule and are showing collections now instead of in November.

9.   Both Donna Karan and Calvin Klein showed collections clearly of their own signatures and visions.

10.   But Ruth Finley, publisher of the Fashion Calendar, which lists trade events, said that Lauren was planning to show the collection by appointment on Friday.