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* ''VideoGame/PokemonBlack2AndWhite2'': Elesa's redesigned gym is this. You have to fight the other models on the catwalk before she reveals herself to you.

* This is a core part of the ''VideoGame/StyleSavvy'' games. Winning them allows you to progress further up in rank and nets you a hefty cash prize, as well as exclusive clothing items.
* The first mission of ''VideoGame/Hitman2016'' takes place at a fashion show in Paris. One of the opportunities allows 47 to participate in the show himself, in the place of Helmut Kruger, an IdenticalStranger male fashion model.

In live action stories, it shows off what a good costume department can do, and gives the audience an opportunity to admire attractively-garbed characters in a glamorous setting. In fiction, it's likely that an important character is either [[FashionDesigner designing the clothes]] or modeling them. Otherwise a key event in the story is happening at the fashion show. In a thriller or spy story, the {{MacGuffin}} or PlotCoupon may show up here.

Compare BeautyContest, ContrappostoPose, CostumePorn, FashionShopFashionShow, FashionMagazine, RuleOfGlamorous, SupermodelStrut.

* Considering that it follows the story of a fashion model who [[ToServeMan eats her fellow supermodels]] in order to [[CannibalismSuperpower absorb each woman's attractive features]], it almost goes without saying that the music video for Music/BestFriend features one near the end. The supermodel, being on deck to walk the runway, but having reverted to her original form and suffering the onset of a HeroicRROD, [[SwallowedWhole swallows]] a woman alive in order to pull herself together. Then, while strutting the catwalk she [[SpitOutAShoe barfs up the woman's dress]], which gets caught in her throat, causing her to collapse on the runway and [[KarmicDeath choke to death.]]

A group of elegant models wear a designer's new line of clothes and accessories at a posh gala event while the crowd of guests and fashion photographers gets a good look at them. Usually the {{Fashion Model}}s walk [[ModelingPoses and pose]] one at a time down a raised aisle known as a catwalk, but this can also be done by unveiling a series of tableaux one by one.

The most important shows are in Paris, London, Milan, Berlin and New York City. In addition to the models, the show may include lighting effects, video screens and music. The audience often includes FashionMagazine editors, celebrities, TheFashionista, and {{socialite}}s who want to see and be seen. The combination of supermodels on the catwalk and A-list celebrities in the audience draws {{paparazzi}}.

The most important shows are in Paris, London, Milan, Berlin and New York City. In addition to the models, the show may include lighting effects, video screens and music. The audience often includes wealthy celebrities, TheFashionista, and {{socialite}}s who want to see and be seen. The combination of supermodels on the catwalk and A-list celebrities in the audience draws {{paparazzi}}.

A group of elegant models wear a designer's new line of clothes and accessories at a posh gala event while the crowd of guests and fashion photographers gets a good look at them. Usually the {{Fashion Model}}s walk [[ModelingPoses and pose]] one at a time down a raised aisle known as a catwalk, but this can also be done by unveiling a series of tableaux one by one. The most important shows are in Paris, London, Milan, Berlin and New York City. The audience often includes wealthy celebrities and {{socialite}}s who want to see and be seen. The combination of supermodels on the catwalk and A-list celebrities in the audience draws {{paparazzi}}.

A group of elegant models wear a designer's new line of clothes and accessories at a posh gala event while the crowd of guests and fashion photographers gets a good look at them. Usually the {{Fashion Model}}s walk [[ModelingPoses and pose]] one at a time down a raised aisle known as a catwalk, but this can also be done by unveiling a series of tableaux one by one.

A bunch of models wear designers' new line of clothes and accessories while the crowd of guests and fashion photographers gets a good look at them. Usually the {{Fashion Model}}s walk [[ModelingPoses and pose]] one at a time down a raised aisle known as a catwalk, but this can also be done by unveiling a series of tableaux one by one.

In live action stories, it shows off what a good costume department can do.
In fiction, it's likely that an important character is either [[FashionDesigner designing the clothes]] or modeling them. Otherwise a key event in the story is happening there. Or if not, they are often a chance for the film's costume designer to let rip and try something high-fashion-y snd avant-garde. Often the clothes will be {{Impractically Fancy Outfit}}s, more meant to show off the designer's abilities and tastes than to actually be worn (doesn't stop some eccentric people from that anyway). Some fictional fashion shows will use the haute couture fashion wear as an opportunity for SexyWalk, LegFocus and {{fanservice}}.

In fiction, it's likely that an important character is either [[FashionDesigner designing the clothes]] or modeling them. Otherwise a key event in the story is happening there. Or if not, they are often a chance for the film's costume designer to let rip and try something high-fashion-y snd avant-garde. Often the clothes will be {{Impractically Fancy Outfit}}s, more meant to show off the designer's abilities and tastes than to actually be worn (doesn't stop some eccentric people from that anyway). Some fictional fashion shows will use the haute couture fashion wear as an opportunity for SexyWalk, LegShow and {{fanservice}}.

A bunch of people modeling new clothes while the surrounding crowd gets a good look at them. Usually the {{Fashion Model}}s walk [[ModelingPoses and pose]] one at a time down a raised aisle, known as a catwalk, but this can also be done by unveiling a series of tableaux one by one. In live action, it shows off what a good costume department can do.

In fiction, it's likely as not that an important character is either [[FashionDesigner designing the clothes]] or modeling them. Otherwise a key event in the story is happening there. Or if not, they are often a chance for the film's costume designer to let rip and try something high-fashion-y. Often the clothes will be {{Impractically Fancy Outfit}}s, more meant to show off the designer's abilities and tastes than to actually be worn (doesn't stop some eccentric people from that anyway).

Compare CostumePorn, FashionShopFashionShow, FashionMagazine, RuleOfGlamorous.

** The main characters of ''Anime/HeartCatchPrettyCure'' are in their school's fashion club, with Erika as ClubPresident, so of course this would have to happen at the school festival at the end of episode 36. There is also one in Paris as the focus of TheMovie.
** ''Anime/SmilePrettyCure'' features a fairy tale-themed fashion show at the end of episode 34, again a school festival episode.

* ''Franchise/PrettyCure'':

* A 6th season episode of ''Series/SabrinaTheTeenageWitch'' had Morgan organising a fashion show with clothes she designed as part of her final year project. After alienating all her models, the rest of her friends have to fill in.

* An amateur show is put on at the YouthCenter in an episode of ''Series/PowerRangersZeo''. It features, among other things, Jason modeling in [[{{Fanservice}} red clothing]], a contrast to his currently predominantly black wardrobe.

* The dueling {{biopics}} about UsefulNotes/YvesSaintLaurent both feature multiple fashion shows, showcasing the evolution of his designs and indicating the passage of time. In the authorized film ''Film/YvesSaintLaurent'', the designer's actual creations were lent to the production and curators were on set to make sure none of the historic pieces were damaged. The unauthorized ''Film/SaintLaurent'' features well-crafted recreations.

* An episode of ''WesternAnimation/TheIncredibleHulk'' involves Betty and Jen taking part of a Pageant that also acted to promote UsefulNotes/{{Feminism}} by having models with different advanced occupations. They all manage to team up and defeat the Leader and his mutants.

* ''The Victoria's Secret Fashion Show'' is a special about a show of fashions related to Victoria's Secret. Although most of these aren't outfits that would be sold in the store.

* ''Series/ProjectRunway''. Also ''The Fashion Show'', its successor on Bravo.
* Series/TrueJackson features a fashion show and models regularly just to display new clothing.
* ''Series/FromTheEarthToTheMoon'': "The Original Wives Club" introduces the Apollo astronauts' wives by having them participating in a charity fashion show.
* An amateur show is put on at the YouthCenter in an episode of ''Series/PowerRangersZeo''. It features, among other things, Jason modeling in [[{{Fanservice}} red clothing]], a contrast to his currently predominantly black wardrobe.
* A rather odd, but hilarious example appears in ''Series/JamesMaysManLab''; when James decides to attempt to bring the boiler suit into mainstream fashion, he and several volunteers participate in one during the esteemed Graduate Fashion Week.
* [[Series/TheColbertReport Stephen Colbert]] does the catwalk strut on his way to interview a fashion guest: [[http://www.colbertnation.com/the-colbert-report-videos/49985/january-24-2006/robin-givhan]]
* ''Series/HopeAndFaith'' featured a mother/daughter fashion show that doubled as a BeautyContest. Sydney chose to enter with Faith rather than Hope who then decided to enter with Hailey.
* A 6th season episode of ''Series/SabrinaTheTeenageWitch'' had Morgan organising a fashion show with clothes she designed as part of her final year project. After alienating all her models, the rest of her friends have to fill in.

* ''Series/IssPyaarKoKyaNaamDoon'': Arnav and Khushi first meet at a fashion show where Khushi is mistaken for a model and sent onto the ramp.