What's it like backstage at a fashion show?

[model_mom]

I forgot to add the really big drama comes when they decide who is first girl out and last girl out. It's a big big deal.

 

[Bellissima]

I forgot to add the really big drama comes when they decide who is first girl out and last girl out. It's a big big deal.

I can only just imagine!!!!!!

 

[ingenue]

pre-show, backstage atmosphere can still be friendly. during show, its CHAOS! post-show, its celebratory!

 

[ablutophobic]

hmmm i thought they start/end girl was prepicked, you learn something new everyday haha. haha i remember when i was younger, my mom would watch Fashion Television and i found be disturbed because of all the shots of the models smoking and drinking out of bottles backstage haha.

 

[Deleted member 1957]

is it true that some of the 'diva-ish' models can show up 10minutes late or lock themselves up in a room just because something wont be done for them? are there any catfights i remember on one episode of americas next top models they were being taught how to fight for the makeup and mirror!

 

[softgrey]

^^ yea that too, you're lucky you havent seen lilyC's naked body

its rather

...ouch!

 

[Acid]

im not even kidding softie, it wasnt pleasant with a capital P
the funniest thing of all......my friend who was with me was grabbed by someone and begged to help out dressing the models because they were short of people......and he had to help with lily

 

[Sloan]

hmmm i thought they start/end girl was prepicked, you learn something new everyday haha. haha i remember when i was younger, my mom would watch Fashion Television and i found be disturbed because of all the shots of the models smoking and drinking out of bottles backstage haha.

Many times the models is pre-picked and the designer knows who it is, but the model themselves often do not find out until right before the shows. This of course can vary in different shows.

 

[jadedomega]

im not even kidding softie, it wasnt pleasant with a capital P
the funniest thing of all......my friend who was with me was grabbed by someone and begged to help out dressing the models because they were short of people......and he had to help with lily

how very odd.

 

[catherinea]

What's wrong with Lily? I must have missed something.

 

[yourbestfriend]

im not even kidding softie, it wasnt pleasant with a capital P
the funniest thing of all......my friend who was with me was grabbed by someone and begged to help out dressing the models because they were short of people......and he had to help with lily

i feel your pain.

 

[notmanons]

 

[notmanons]

Why is this thread so small! Its so interesting to know whats backstage!

 

[leblue15]

^ yeah I want to know more!!!

 

[jakeee]

its basically chaos most of the time...
some designers are reallyyy organized and things manage to stay on schedule..but that happens rarely

normally theres a lot of stressing and yelling by the show organizers, theres a lot of photographers trying to take your picture while ur changing! arghhh
but once the show is over, its all a big celebration backstage

 

[Li Ya Fan]

I have so many things I want to know.

To begin...

How long before must models be there? Do they all have same call time or does it vary?

What do they do if a model doesn't show up? Let's say she's late for some reason, do they just call in someone else? And how does that work.

A while ago I saw some backstage clips from older shows and this model was sooo mad and called Caroline W something not so pleasant, just because Caroline was picked to close the show when this girl had been promised earlier. I always thought these catfights was a myth, but so do these things actually happen?

 

[notmanons]

woah about the backstage clip what was it? and tell me more....

 

[Li Ya Fan]

I don't remember, I guess it was on Fashion TV, but I have no idea what show or even what season. I didn't see all either, so it could have been a joke even. But I don't think so...

 

[Liczyrzepa]

What's wrong with Lily?