A computer display outside the Prada runway show shows the flow of the fashion show around the circular stage as well as attendee information scanned from bar codes. (Adam Tschorn / Los Angeles Times)
The Etro runway required watering before the show to keep the collection of cabbages, carrots, onions and assorted leafy greens from wilting. (Adam Tschorn / Los Angeles Times)
The invitation to Etro’s runway show was a stenciled potato nestled in a box of dirt. (Adam Tschorn / Los Angeles Times)
A fall/winter 2008 look from Woolrich Woolen Mills. (Adam Tschorn / Los Angeles Times)
