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I was a little afraid for this gal because it started raining. She stayed outside, so she apparently had faith in the paint and/or fixative. Luckily, it didn't rain too hard, or for too long. |
Hengelo Fashion Show 17 September 2000
This event is held every year by the local clothing boutiques. It boasts one of the biggest outdoor catwalks-- one figure I've heard (but can't confirm) is 375 meters-- it surrounds an entire block. I found some of the extra entertainment far more interesting than the fashions, so that's mostly what you'll see here.
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I was a little afraid for this gal because it started raining. She stayed outside, so she apparently had faith in the paint and/or fixative. Luckily, it didn't rain too hard, or for too long. |
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Ok, so she carried an umbrella for a short time. It seemed to me, though, as if she were more concerned for the dancer. |
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Not only did this woman wear some beautiful costumes, she could also dance well. I wanted to take a better picture of her wearing this costume, but too many men kept getting in my way. |
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I've seen lots of tall people in Holland. |
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The drawback to having such a large catwalk is that you have to let normal pedestrian traffic through somewhere and kids like to see how many models they can dodge. |
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As mentioned before, the catwalk surrounded a city block (one of the few "square" city blocks I've encountered in Holland). I tried to capture completely one of the 4 sides of the catwalk, but I only managed about 2/3 of that. And if you're wondering about the strange structure on the right side of the photo, I've got better pictures on another page. |
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