What happens behind the scenes stays behind the scenes. OK, that's not necessarily true, since there are tons of people and photographers around. But prep time gives models plenty of space to joke around, dance and even do silly poses they can't do while walking the runway.
Leave it to a fashion show to bring gal pals together. Like any creative field, the modeling industry is small, which means most of those beautiful people have worked together before. Sometimes, you'll see cliques of the same groups together. Sometimes, you'll see supermodels (Naomi Campbell, we're talking about you) isolated in the corner behind a curtain and perhaps body guards around them to prevent being photographed. However, you'll oftentimes see the models either silent, reserving energy for the next show, or cordially mingling.
Hey, there's never a bad time to text Mom back. You won't find a model without his or her phone handy. When they aren't checking their work schedules (some have back-to-back shows), they are taking snaps for their own social media. Insider info: Oftentimes, you'll find big-name models looking at their phones, not really doing anything, just to avoid the countless photographers and people swarming around them while they are getting hair and makeup done.
Even models need a new snap of their squad for Instagram. But don't get it twisted: Models work just as hard backstage as they do in the front of the house. Even when they are just dressed in regular clothes or have no makeup on, photographers swarm them for behind-the-scenes shots, which means they have to be "on" for the two-to-three hour prep time before the show, too.
One model takes a sip in between styling. They typically drink out of a straw, as to not mess up their makeup, but this one is a rebel. When it comes to food, there is typically catered goods: sandwiches, cookies, muffins—most of which almost always looks untouched. You may also find Sakara Life, an organic delivery service celebs love, available, too.
Between Gigi and Bella and even brother Anwar, the Hadids are pretty much a staple at fashion week. Even at a considerably young age, they are considered veterans, which means every NYFW pro, makeup lead, manicurist or momager, knows them. Here, Gigi Hadid has a few laughs with the beauty team and the boss, Tom Ford.