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
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.”
Hair & Makeup No. 1
Models sit for hair and makeup directed by Samantha Velling backstage at NYFW SS ‘20.
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.”
$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.
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.
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.