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A soft, golden haze hung in the air of the venue, settling over rows of plush velvet chairs lined along a runway polished to a mirror finish. The scent of rare perfume and fresh-cut flowers mingled with the low, anticipatory murmur of the crowd, punctuated by the distant click of camera shutters. Leo Hartmann shifted in his seat, the fine wool of his tailored suit whispering as he checked his phone, its glow a familiar anchor in the glittering unfamiliarity. His companion, brimming with enthusiasm, leaned in with a conspiratorial grin. "Patience. The real show hasn't started." Leo offered a thin, polite smile, his eyes drifting back to the empty runway with a sigh of resignation. Then the house lights dimmed, and the first model emerged in a cascade of silk and confident stride. It was th…