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Behind the Scenes at New York Fashion Week
Our photographer
Kathryn Wirsing
gives us an exclusive glimpse of what goes on before the completed collections come down the runways.
Feb 15, 2013
"Kathryn Wirsing"
Our photographer
Kathryn Wirsing
gives us an exclusive glimpse of what goes on before the completed collections come down the runways.
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Through the Looking Glass
Hanne Gaby Odiele backstage at J. Mendel.
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Lip Service
Makeup artists study their handiwork backstage at Reem Acra.
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Camera Unready
A photographer snaps away as Mirte Maas gets ready at J. Mendel.
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Before the Storm
Maud Welzen takes a brief moment of calm before the show begins at J. Mendel.
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Fringe Benefits
Hairstylists work with yards upon yards of extensions while one model clicks away on her iPhone.
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Options
Sara Blomqvist with her clothing rack of looks backstage at J. Mendel.
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Full Coverage
By the time the stylists finished, this model's hair was perfectly sideswept in time for the Charlotte Ronson presentation.
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Glare
The spotlight is set.
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To the Point
Fishnets and classic pumps take a stand at Reem Acra.
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Full Coverage
Retro sunnies and houndstooth at Reem Acra.
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Racked
Lady-like frocks, along with images of the look, separated for each model.
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Love
Models blow air kisses from red pouts backstage.
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Embellish
A sneak peek at just one of the gorgeous black-and-white gowns before it makes its way down the runway at Reem Acra.
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Peep Show
One of the finale gowns at Reem Acra before it hits the runway.
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Finale
The backstage crew watched it all unfold on screen.
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Room For Seconds
A model's casual exit before she's about to change into a second look backstage at ICB Prabal Gurung.
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Ladies in Waiting
Silhouettes at the Katie Gallagher show.
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Show Stopper
One of an army, Hanne Gaby Odiele works the runway at Prabal Gurung.
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