At a time when some designers have jettisoned live runway shows in favor of taped presentations, Armani stands his ground.

After the runway show the judges make their final decision.

Metro started televising the runway shows in Bryant Park in 1999, and gradually became the network of record for these semiannual events.

Mr. Starzewski also held his first runway show this fall, presenting 21 evening gowns, many with pleats.

The runway show that signaled the return of the boot was staged in January at what was otherwise known as the presidential inauguration.

There is no more egregious example of a fashion designer's self-indulgence than a runway show that opens with a tribute video.

This week, fashion editors and buyers will walk miles, attending the 50-plus runway shows around town for spring 1996.

Other sponsors such as W Hotels or Silhouette, the sunglasses company, have become involved with the runway shows as a means to promote their products.

In recent years, designers have tried making the esoteric experience available to the general public by broadcasting their runway shows via the World Wide Web.

Currently Paris promotes their men's runway shows as a part of their regular Fashion Week schedule.