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While most of the fashion world's attention is focused on New York, Paris and Milan, exciting things are happening in the rest of the world. Keep clicking for a quick look at some of the best of the runway shows in Tokyo, Athens, Beirut and other cities around the globe. At left, models appear in designs by Yukiko Hanai in Tokyo on March 15, 2007.
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Models in evening wear circle the runway for Yukiko Hanai's Autumn/Winter 2007/8 Collection in Tokyo on March 15, 2007.
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Two models walk the runway in designs by Yukiko Hanai in Tokyo on March 15, 2007.
Melbourne
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Melbourne Fashion Festival 2007 lasts a full week, but Down Under designers keep the clothes short, young and cheerful. Here, a model appears for Richard Nylon Millinery on March 8, 2007.
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A model poses in a red minidress by Lisa Ho in Melbourne, Australia, on March 8, 2007.
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A model shows a dress by Lisa Ho in Melbourne, Australia, on March 8, 2007.
Melbourne
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A model wears a short tiered dress for Nicola Finetti presented by Myer in Melbourne, Australia, on March 8, 2007.
Melbourne
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A model walks the runway in an asymmetrical dress by Gwendolynne in Melbourne, Australia, on March 8, 2007.
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A model wears a long evening dress by Gwendolynne in Melbourne, Australia, on March 8, 2007.
Athens
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In Athens, designers Nikos-Takis tweaked tradition in outfits like this one, shown during Athens Fashion Week for Fall/Winter 2007/08 on March 18, 2007.
Athens
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Models pose in wedding designs by Michalis Aslanis during Greek Fashion week in Athens on March 15, 2007.
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Models walk the runway in designs by Greek designers Nikos-Takis during Athens Fashion Week for Fall/Winter 2007/08 on March 18, 2007.
Beirut
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Fashion professionals strove to bring a hopeful note to the troubled city of Beirut with a "Wedding Folies 2007" exhibition. At left, models prepare to walk the catwalk for designer Guisso's show on March 19, 2007.
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A model poses on the runway in a gown by Guisso during the "Wedding Folies 2007" exhibition in Beirut on March 19, 2007.
Kiev
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Ukraine is striving to take its place among funky fashion's capitals. At left, models gyrate at designer Maria Loseva's show during Ukrainian Fashion Week in Kiev on March 19, 2007.
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Models walk the runway in casual wear by Maria Loseva during Ukrainian Fashion Week show in Kiev on March 19, 2007.
Beijing
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China increasingly is becoming a center of fashion design as well as clothing manufacturing. At left, a model walks the runway in Beijing at the Bois Rouge Business Casual collection show during the 10th China Fashion Week on March 19, 2007.
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A model poses in an outfit for the Bois Rouge Business Casual collection in Beijing on March 19, 2007.
London
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Fashion's newcomers have to fight for the limelight, even in the traditional fashion capitals. At left, a model struts in a creation by Chelsea College of Art and Design students shown during Swatch Alternative Fashion Week in London on March 19, 2007. The showcase for young designers is held at Spitalfields Traders Market.
