Ah, fashion shows! Watching a fashion show grow from just a few squares and seating charts on a piece of paper into a huge fashion event with editors, celebrities and photographers is amazing – every time again! And there is nothing more exciting than the hustle and bustle backstage in preparation of the show. I already took you behind the scenes, big time, but there is still one particular snapshot I want to share with you: It’s the lookbook of the new HUGO collection at its earliest stage and in its rawest version. Very inspiring – don’t you think?

Image courtesy of Toni Nüsse.

Did you know that top model Kasia Struss’s real name is Katarzyna Strusińska? And that apparently “Strusińska” is similar to the word “ostrich” in Polish?
Watch the first video to find out more about top model Kasia Struss and be sure to check out clip number two featuring the gorgeous German shooting star Franzi Müller talking about her career and what it feels like to trip on the runway.

When it comes to make-up, this spring/summer is all about a natural look. The essentials? Natural yet tidy brows, a light foundation, very little bronzing powder for a sun-kissed look, rosy cheeks and sheer lip gloss. Take a look at natural beauties Nadja Bender, Kasia Struss, Madison Headrick, Ava Smith and German shooting star Franzi Müller getting their make-up backstage at the HUGO Fashion Show Spring/Summer 2013. Oh how I would love to have our HUGO hair and make-up team here at the HUGO BOSS headquarters…

Images courtesy of Toni Nüsse.

Go backstage at the HUGO Fashion Show and watch HUGO BOSS TV presenter Patrice’s talk with model Adrien Sahores (ohlala, charming French accent) and Bastiaan van Gaalen, who currently stars in the HUGO Fall 2012 campaign.

We’re back behind the scenes at the HUGO Fashion Show Spring/Summer 2013. In the hair & beauty pop-up department, to be precise. Of course, the hair and make-up always has to be in line with the collection. This time, the futuristic looks desperately called for some strong and understated hairstyles and voila, the wet-look chignon was born. How to style it? Straighten your hair, work in some styling gel and either wrap your hair into a neat coil and fix it with hair pins (luxe version, as seen on the runway) or twist your hair and simply wrap a hair band around the bun (undone version, very popular with fashion bloggers).

Images courtesy of Toni Nüsse.