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Not one but two models toppled over during Herve Leger by Max Azria's Fall 2009 fashion show in New York on Sunday.
The show, held at Bryant Park, featured models in fitted dresses and strappy platform high heels.
Below, frame by frame, are the Getty images captured as the models went down. According to the captions provided by Getty, they were unhurt.
What would you do with $80 million? Most persons would likely invest it, either in real estate or perhaps a business.
But what about spending it all on a car - yes, one car - that offers unsurpassed luxury, elegance, speed and more importantly, high-level security.
The Issa Transport Group (ITG), the local representatives for German automaker Audi, has available the Audi A8 Security for a cool $80 million.
At that price, you could also buy five to eight middle-income homes. But Deborah Stewart, Audi brand and sales manager at ITG, says given its features, the A8 Security was 'reasonably priced'.
The car comes equipped with the most advanced security features and luxury amenities.
None of the A8 Security vehicles has been sold here, but the B6 European ballistic certified vehicle is available on special order. Stewart will willingly take orders.
But what exactly does an $80-million car offer?
The Audi A8 Security sedan has 'standard' features such as full-cage outer-body armouring certified by the German Federal Police, run-flat tyres, gas tank and battery armouring, double-mirror interior, emergency door exit, silky-soft power-adjustable leather seats, refrigerator, retractable rear-seat tables, heated wind screen, multi-zone climate controls, and a slate of other comfort features.
The car is more than three times as expensive as the nearest luxury rival.
The Mercedes Benz S500 - minus the security armour - was the next priciest luxury ride at $24 million.
Brian Stevenson, managing director of the ITG said the swanky-executive ride is bought by successful businessmen who pay up front with company cheques.
Olive McNaughton, marketing manager at Euro Star, adds that there are some who opt, out of convenience rather than need, to finance their purchases through the banks and use the cash for other purposes.
McNaughton said the vehicle is available by special order