
Sometimes what goes on behind the scenes is more exciting than what we see on the runway. Here’s a look at some more backstage action at the New York, London, Milan, and Paris Fall 2011 shows.

Who needs sunglasses in the middle of February? Diane von Furstenberg and Vogue‘s Andre Leon Talley backstage a the DVF show.

The food served backstage doesn’t always look this high-brow. Here a model backstage at Thakoon.

Model hug at BCBG; a strong pose at Carolina Herrera (right).

Self makeup check at Donna Karan.

Models showing some love for Marc Jacobs‘ perfume at the designer’s Fall 2011 Marc by Marc Jacobs show.

A model, pre-makeup, at Oscar de la Renta; a statement ring worn over a glove at Cynthia Rowley (right).

A tired model at Erdem; a lively model at Matthew Williamson (right).

Giles at Giles!; Model trying to drink her frothy caffeine concoction while maintaining her sultry aura…or is she just trying to keep her makeup in tact? At Dolce & Gabbana (right).

London inspiration overload at Moschino Cheap & Chic.

A model who clearly does not want to be licked at Missoni.

Is purple the new orange? It is according to YSL; a model gets into character at Vivienne Westwood (right).

Kate Moss gearing up for her runway return at Louis Vuitton.

Spa-like at Issey Miyake; a retro pose at Isabel Marant (right).
Photos: Vincenzo Grillo, IMAXtree.