THE DESIGNER NEEDS YOUR ATTENTION

An intimate behind-the-scenes exploration into nyfw magic with jason mcquain’s creative team at New York’s prestigious pier 59 studios

Videos by Grumpy Pumpkin Productions


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I Need Amazons, I Need Energy

Designer Grayling Purnell casts models to walk his showcase at NYFW SS ‘20 while Producer André Reid coaches the fresh-faced hopefuls: “You walk down this runway like it’s the last thing you wanna do.”

 
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Hair & Makeup No. 1

Models sit for hair and makeup directed by Samantha Velling backstage at NYFW SS ‘20.

 
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This Show Was Made For All Of You

Seasoned Creative Director Jason McQuain hypes up models in between NYFW castings: “This is not Ciara’s concert, this is Janet-The-Motherfuckin-Jackson.”

 
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$100 Million Walk

Designer Berny Catou selects models to walk his showcase at NYFW + André Reid and Jason McQuain prepare the group walk the Pier 59 Studios runway.

 
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Hair & Makeup No. 2

Models sit for hair and makeup directed by Donna Sousa and Amy Jo Richardson of DNA Glam Team backstage at NYFW SS ‘20.

 
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Showtime

Amara La Negra poses for photographers at New York's prestigious Pier 59 Studios moments before showtime. Backstage, Assistant Director/Model Coordinator Rolondis Bush keeps the models cool as they prepare to walk for Elie Balleh, Keäma Garrett, Taylor Ruchytil, and more.