Friday 23 September 2011

LFW: backstage bits & show snippets of KTZ.

Originally published on: Planet Notion

The premise for the show lay somewhere between the definitions of fierce and fiesty; models strutted down the catwalk with vampy lips, adorned in tribal embellishments, bondage harnesses and more buckles and leather straps than well.. a buckle factory. A promising, affirmative nod to the continuation of AW11′s fetish trend. House signature graphic prints and silhouettes provided the common theme.
Stylist: Alexis and assistant: Rachel.

The soundtrack was to hardcore party-goers’ tastes – an eclectic assortment of hardhouse classics. The attitude of the music was mirrored in every model’s attitude: strong walks and poignant pouts.
The journey from pre-show to finale can only be described as an emotional rollercoaster. Last minute decisions, misplaced shoes (Mario ended up offering his own to a male model) and kit-bag dashes cause uncountable levels of stress but the atmosphere backstage more than makes up for the literal sleepless hours, twenty hour days and survival diet of coffee that you inadvertently sign yourself up for on offering your services at a show.
PRs, photogs and everyone in between stand united in passion providing the driving force. The adrenalin backstage is unrivalled, it is honestly one of my favourite places to be. Make-up artists and models alike lap up the hype. It is worlds apart from the sublime aesthetic of the finished product; the actual show. An exclusive insight into the making of, it cements your appreciation and recognition as to how hard these people work for a twenty minute show. I only have the utmost praise.
A massive hats off to Alexis and her glamorous assistants – Joanna and Rachel. The girls sure know how to put on quite the show. And of course to the designer brains – Mario et al.
Models applaud Mario's catwalk appearance.


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18 comments:

  1. Back stage images are the best.

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  2. I bet the atmosphere backstage is great! x

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  3. I would give anything to go back stage at fashion week! maybe even an arm!
    Love the photos, amazing.

    Jade x

    jadedanielle-fashionbeforefood.blogspot.com

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  4. oh wow, looks amazing. massive massive envy. x

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  5. It looks incredible, I would've love to have been there!
    The big jewellery is amazing.
    Faye xo

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  6. great backstage pics! looks like fun to be there!
    xo
    goldbehind-therainbow.blogspot.com

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  7. it looks so exciting,i just found a video on their site, cool brand, thanks for sharing!

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  8. great pictures, dear! you definitely have a new follower (and thanks for you comment!)

    http://stylecreature.blogspot.com

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  9. Thank you for showing backstage pictures:) I love to see pictures like this..the actions!

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  10. Anonymous9/24/2011

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  11. I love these so much! great shots

    xo Camilla

    Into The Fold

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  12. it all looks so exciting! i wish i could've gone.. i love your blog! x

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  13. what a great blog with beautiful pictures! i really like it :)

    love, lola

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  14. Wow this looks so exciting and fun. I recently applied to volunteer for fashion week so I hope I get picked :)

    Thanks for the comment and following my blog, I like your blog as well and I followed.

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  15. love your blog, really interesting posts and photos! I've followed :)
    thanks also for your kind words on my blog :)
    x

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  16. Amazing photos Helen!

    Loving you blog and thak you for checking mine out!

    Sarah xXx

    www.thegirlaroundthetown.blogspot.com

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  17. Wow! It all looks so amazing! Very jealous, hope you had a good time :)

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  18. you are like the luckiest girl in the world!

    check out my blog :)
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    Paolina

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