Fashion Week
The magic and the mayhem: candid backstage photos from Fashion Week
By Stylist Team
8 years ago
Backstage at Fashion Week is a surreal micro-universe all of its own.
The production element of a typical SS18 show is no mean feat. Behind half an hour or so of spectacular runway action lies a colourful battalion of professionals, who unite to engineer it without mishap.
An army of make-up artists battle for elbow room next to hair stylists and seamstresses. Casting directors rub shoulders with agents and journalists. Graphic designers await their cue, alongside sound engineers and technicians.
And of course, there’s the models themselves.
Amid this never-ending circus, a little mayhem is to be expected. The tension and drama is palpable – but so is the sense of exuberance when all goes to plan.
Come join us as we go behind the runway to look at the most atmospheric backstage snaps this season, led by the flower-filled tropicalia that was last night’s Moschino show in Milan…
Photos: Rex Features
Backstage at Moschino, Milan Fashion Week
Gigi Hadid's feeling the love
Backstage at Moschino, Milan Fashion Week
Kaia Gerber joins Bella Hadid and a third model for an impromptu flower fest
Backstage at Moschino, Milan Fashion Week
Bring on the butterflies
Backstage at Moschino, Milan Fashion Week
A floral extravaganza
Backstage at Moschino, Milan Fashion Week
It’s all so low-key
Backstage at the Alberta Ferretti show, Milan Fashion Week
Good vibes from Karlie Kloss
Backstage at the Alberta Ferretti show, Milan Fashion Week
Riding on a high
Backstage at Giorgio Armani, Milan Fashion Week
A rare moment of calm
Backstage at the Byblos Milano show, Milan Fashion Week
Nailing nail art
Backstage at the Tommy Hilfiger show, London Fashion Week
Gigi Hadid awaits her cue
Backstage at the Tommy Hilfiger show, London Fashion Week
Last-minute touches
Backstage at the Tommy Hilfiger show, London Fashion Week
Strike a pose
Backstage at the Paul Costelloe show, London Fashion Week
A gown that deserves to be carried
Backstage at the Paul Costelloe show, London Fashion Week
Flexing up for action
Backstage at Versus Versace, London Fashion Week
Make-up mayhem
At the Mary Katrantzou show, London Fashion Week
All the feels
At the Mary Katrantzou show, London Fashion Week
Brow maintenance
Backstage at the Preen by Thornton Bregazzi show, London Fashion Week
Shooting the breeze
Backstage at the Burberry show, London Fashion Week
Cara Delevingne is ruling it
Backstage at the Burberry show, London Fashion Week
Kate Moss and Naomi Campbell survey the action
Backstage at the JW Anderson show, London Fashion Week
Pure elation
Backstage at the Pam Hogg show, London Fashion Week
A dash of theatre
Backstage at the Pam Hogg show, London Fashion Week
Keeping it casual
Backstage at the Michael Kors show, New York Fashion Week
Feeling frisky
Backstage at the Marc Jacobs show, New York Fashion Week
Eyeliner goals
Backstage at the Marc Jacobs show, New York Fashion Week
Models await
Backstage at the Delpozo show, New York Fashion Week
No messing...
Backstage at the Alice & Olivia presentation, New York Fashion Week
All the snacks
Backstage at the Naeem Khan show, New York Fashion Week
Bejewelled beauty
Backstage at the Badgley Mischka show, New York Fashion Week
A riveting read
Backstage at the Helmut Lang Seen By Shayne Oliver show, New York Fashion Week
Manicure central
Backstage at the Carolina Herrera show, New York Fashion Week
Happy days
Backstage at the Carolina Herrera show, New York Fashion Week
All the accessories
Backstage at the Anna Sui show, New York Fashion Week
Super stencilling
Backstage at the Diane Von Furstenberg presentation
Best foot forward
Backstage at the Diane Von Furstenberg presentation
Backstage banter
Backstage at the Fenty Puma by Rihanna show, New York Fashion Week
Rihanna and a fan
Backstage at the Prabal Gurung show, New York Fashion Week
Prabal Gurung and Bella Hadid spread the love
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