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Here's What Really Happens Backstage At NYFW

Kastor & Pollux— The Huffington Post Canada

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Watching a (good) New York Fashion Week runway show from the front row -- or reviewing each look on a computer screen -- is inspiring, to say the least. The entire experience is unlike any other; upbeat tracks blare through surround sound speakers as towering models float down the aisle in flawlessly styled outfits. The pit of photographers snap frantically until the 10-minute extravaganza is up, the designer bows, and you're left feeling elated as you carry on through Fashion Week.

But, the story is very different from the other side. The runway show experience is a carefully calculated effort by an entire team of people working behind the scenes to pull it all together. We got backstage access to KYE's Fall/Winter 2015/2016 show in New York, and let us tell you: it's definitely something else.

Upon entrance, chaos.

Interns in black T-shirts are scurrying about holding shoes, water bottles, and fun fur; makeup artists are sneaking Clif Bar breaks between lipstick applications; models are dressing and undressing faster than you can say,"Oh, that's a naked human." We're feeling stressed, confused, and unsure of where to stand when somebody important in a headset says, "It's time."

Suddenly, the frenzy stops and everyone is exactly where they need to be. The looks are lined up in perfect order as the music begins to play. Once the show is over, the next designer on the time slot swings into high gear. Suffice to say, it's a different kind of magical.

Take a look for yourself in the gallery below:

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A breakdown of each look in the collection (in the order they'll walk down the runway), displayed on a large board so nobody is confused. (credit:Kastor & Pollux)

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The hair and makeup stations. There are many lightbulbs. (credit:Kastor & Pollux)

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A male model sneaking a text message. Where will he put his phone afterwards? Does the velvet sweater have pockets? (credit:Kastor & Pollux)

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Each look is separated by model tags on clothing racks. Organization is key during a fashion show! (credit:Kastor & Pollux)

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The shoes at KYE Fall/Winter 2015/2016 took inspiration from punk rock and cowboys. (credit:Kastor & Pollux)

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Sometimes the designer cuts looks and garments out at the last minute. Here are some stray pieces left on a clothing rack. (credit:Kastor & Pollux)

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Some models make friends while waiting in line. Others prefer to keep their head in the game. (credit:Kastor & Pollux)

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A last minute shoe swap! (credit:Kastor & Pollux)

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Lots of fun textures waiting to be presented to the world! (credit:Kastor & Pollux)

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Schoolgirl vibes. (credit:Kastor & Pollux)

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The show is on! (credit:Kastor & Pollux)

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Calm, cool, and collected despite the chaos backstage. (credit:Kastor & Pollux)

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A model exits the runway. (credit:Kastor & Pollux)

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The finale: a run-through of all the looks in the collection. (credit:Kastor & Pollux)

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