Models in furs paced around a ring of fire at Roberto Cavalli's catwalk show, which was picketed by animal rights protesters, during Milan Fashion Week on Saturday.
The typically over-the-top designer had a water feature, around which a ring of fire was lit at the start of the show, in the centre of a large tent next to Milan's Arco della Pace.
The autumn/winter 2014-2015 ready-to-wear collection featured flapper dresses, large fur shoulder wraps and long skirts with flames lapping up the sides.
The show received praise on Twitter from fashion editors, although more than a few fashionistas could be seen struggling from the intense heat in the front row - dabbing their faces and fanning themselves to stay cool.
Cavalli opened his largest shop, which includes furniture, kitchenware and even wallpaper, in the world in Milan this week.
