News Awards & Events Fashion Week The Prettiest Pictures from Backstage at Prabal Gurung During #NYFW By Andrea Cheng Andrea Cheng Andrea Cheng is a New York-based writer and editor who covers all things fashion, celebrity style, beauty, and trends. She was previously the Digital Fashion News Editor at InStyle. InStyle's editorial guidelines Published on September 9, 2014 @ 09:49AM Pin Share Tweet Email Trending Videos Photo: Shawn Brackbill Prabal Gurung (pronounced: PRUH-bul GOOH-roong) holds one of the hottest tickets in town. And for good reason. The designer has built his brand on crafting beautiful pieces beloved by A-list stars and one First Lady (Michelle Obama). For his spring/summer 2015 show, Gurung strung together a stunning collection that transported show-goers to the Himalayan mountains of his native Nepal with a collage of scenic prints, sporty trekking pants, and a color palette of aquas and purples. But how did that all come to be? We got backstage access and chronicled the makings of a Prabal Gurung show with the prettiest snaps, from stunning camera-ready models to close-ups that zero in on exquisite detailing. Relive the Prabal Gurung show with our stunning photo diary of everything that went on behind the scenes. 01 of 33 Prabal Gurung Shawn Brackbill A closer look at the ethereal lavender Prabal Gurung creation and the glittery layer underneath. 02 of 33 Prabal Gurung Shawn Brackbill Slicked-back hair and minimal makeup at Prabal Gurung. 03 of 33 Prabal Gurung Shawn Brackbill Camera-ready from every single angle. 04 of 33 Prabal Gurung Shawn Brackbill Hair? Check. Makeup? Check. Clothes? Check. Almost showtime. 05 of 33 Prabal Gurung Shawn Brackbill A lineup of blocked prints and colors. 06 of 33 Prabal Gurung Shawn Brackbill Feathers and sequins galore! 07 of 33 Prabal Gurung Shawn Brackbill Zeroing in on Prabal Gurung's debut footwear collection; each style is named after a famous female artist. 08 of 33 Prabal Gurung Shawn Brackbill A snap of the finale look (and the fluffing of the train). 09 of 33 Prabal Gurung Shawn Brackbill Ostrich feathers that swish with every step. 10 of 33 Alexander Wang Shawn Brackbill Wang's sportswear pieces get the couture-caliber treatment for spring 2015. 11 of 33 Alexander Wang Shawn Brackbill Beauty notes: muted eyebrows and slick high-shine low-slung ponytails. 12 of 33 Alexander Wang Shawn Brackbill The stunning model line-up for Alexander Wang. 13 of 33 Alexander Wang Shawn Brackbill A model offers a shy smile during a contouring job. 14 of 33 Alexander Wang Shawn Brackbill The man himself is all smiles before showtime. 15 of 33 Alexander Wang Shawn Brackbill Photo inception: A shot of a model aiming for a shot. (We're more than obsessed with her amazing color-block camera.) 16 of 33 Alexander Wang Shawn Brackbill All done up and waiting for somewhere to go. 17 of 33 Alexander Wang Shawn Brackbill Twinning it up in sporty mesh flared dresses. 18 of 33 Alexander Wang Shawn Brackbill Yin and yang. 19 of 33 Alexander Wang Shawn Brackbill When Nike FlyKnit trainers come to life. 20 of 33 Alexander Wang Shawn Brackbill The future of fashion hints at strong graphics, sporty silhouettes, and provocative cut-outs. 21 of 33 Alexander Wang Shawn Brackbill Go time, from backstage to the runway. 22 of 33 Boss Shawn Brackbill The finished look-a soft smoky eye and petal pink lips. 23 of 33 Boss Shawn Brackbill The view from the 54th floor of 4 World Trade Center. 24 of 33 Boss Shawn Brackbill Slick strands and natural makeup. 25 of 33 Boss Shawn Brackbill Photographic documentation of the final beauty look. 26 of 33 Boss Shawn Brackbill Belts and sunglasses galore. 27 of 33 Boss Shawn Brackbill All smiles backstage. 28 of 33 Boss Shawn Brackbill Sleek and shiny strands. 29 of 33 Boss Shawn Brackbill Architectural lines and gladiator sandals ruled the runway. 30 of 33 Boss Shawn Brackbill Graphic color-block accessories hit the runway. 31 of 33 Boss Shawn Brackbill A modern proposal for evening. 32 of 33 Boss Shawn Brackbill For the finale: Translucent layers and fluid silhouettes glided down the runway. 33 of 33 Boss Shawn Brackbill Jason Wu's celebratory lap.