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In pictures: Paris Men's Fashion Week

Models wearing Dries Van Noten

A five-day fashion show is under way in Paris, displaying the latest in menswear.

Model wearing design by Stefano Pilati

The event, which began on Friday, is showcasing top designers including John Galliano, Jean-Paul Gaultier and Yves Saint Laurent.

Model wearing Albert Elbaz

US designer Albert Elbaz's models paraded at the French capital's Crillon hotel, sporting blazers and sunglasses.

Models wearing John Galliano

British designer John Galliano's outfits were among the more adventurous on display.

John Galliano

Galliano's show opened with sparks flying from electricity pylons.

Models wearing Jean Paul Gaultier

Jean-Paul Gaultier's show blurred the lines between male and female fashion.

Model wearing outfit by Austrian designer Wendy and Jim

Austrian designer Wendy and Jim put a modern twist on office wear.

Naoki Takizawa designs

And Japanese designer apparently used tennis for inspiration, with scoreboard numbers painted on his clothes.






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