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Italy's thriving fashion industry plays host to some of the world's best designers. Jazz musicians signal the arrival of models wearing Raffaella Curiel's collection...

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...before parading along the catwalk in a more traditional manner.

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In different surroundings inmates from Rome's Rebibbia prison watch a model on the catwalk. The prison, backed by the justice ministry, is providing specialist fashion industry training to prepare the women inmates for life on the outside.

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In Rome Renato Balestra (left) and Marella Ferrera (right) show off their Spring and Summer collections...

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...as does Fausto Sarli.

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As Italian Fashion Week draws to a close New York and London prepare to host their shows in February.