A perfect fashion show

By Rita Huang
Translated by Earoel Chiu

       Fashion shows usually take place three months before the season. In other words, while you are still wearing your heavy winter coat, the models are already wearing spring dresses on stage. Every country will try to arrange the show calendar so as to get as big an audience as possible, and will try to avoid having shows take place at the same time. The models and the fashion magazine editors have the toughest job, for they have to travel from city to city, show to show in a short period of time.

       During the show season, there's sometimes more than ten shows in a single city. The worse thing that can happen is to have all the major brands in the same city at the same time, so the city is packed with models and fashion writers. It could be an interesting scene.

       The pre-show stage takes up most of the time and effort. Creativity, choreography, designs, and alterations. Meetings are held in a bid to produce the best possible show, and have everyone talk about it.

       What happens backstage has been a mystery for most people. When models are on stage and under the spotlight, you see the best of them. But what do they do before they get to the stage? The back stage is actually a very fast-paced place, yet warm and full of fun. It's like a party with dessert, champagne and music. The designers are busy getting the pieces ready for the models. Make-up artists and hairdressers are busy making the models look as wonderful as possible. Some models sit in the corner reading, some chat while drinking champagne. It might look relaxing, but when they are cued to start, they have to give the best performance they can. It has to be perfect.

       The whole world is watching, eager to know what the new trends will be. We should give credit to the creative teams working behind the scenes, who give the audience a perfect fashion show.!