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Image: A model has her make-up applied before presenting a creation by DKNY during New York Fashion Week

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Behind-the-scenes of New York Fashion Week

How does the magic happen? Take a behind-the-scenes look at New York Fashion Week, from complicated hair blowouts to artistic cosmetic applications.

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Image: A model has makeup applied backstage before the Donna Karan New York show during New York Fashion Week

Backstage at Fashion Week

How do the designers, makeup artists, hairstylists and models make the magic happen at New York Fashion Week Fall / Winter 2014? With a lot of clips, brushes and pins. Take a behind-the-scenes look at the hard work, from complicated hair blowouts to artistic cosmetic applications:

A model has makeup applied before the Donna Karan New York show during New York Fashion Week on Feb. 10, 2014.

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Image: TRESemme At alice  olivia Fall 2014 Presentation

Alice + Olivia

Marie Antoinette? A model prepares with TRESemme at the Alice + Olivia Fall 2014 presentation at The McKittrick Hotel.

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Image: Glaze - Presentation - Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Fall 2014

Glaze

Just a few touch-ups for a male model, shown preparing before the Glaze presentation.

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Image: Models take a \"selfie\" at the Katya Zol 2014 Fall/Winter collection presentation during New York Fashion Week in New York

Katya Zol

Models take a selfie at the Katya Zol 2014 Fall/Winter collection presentation.

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Image: A model has her hair done backstage before the Donna Karan New York show during New York Fashion Week

Donna Karan

Stylists get to work finishing a model's hair for the Donna Karan New York show.

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Image: A model is seen backstage before the Tracy Reese Fall 2014 collection show during New York Fashion Week

Tracy Reese

A model shows off her metallic print nails before the Tracy Reese Fall 2014 collection show.

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Image: Tim Coppens - Backstage - MADE Fashion Week Fall 2014

Tim Coppens

Final touches are applied before the Tim Coppens fashion show.

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Image: Model instructions are seen backstage before the BCBG Max Azria Fall 2014 collection during New York Fashion Week

BCBG Max Azria

Model instructions are seen backstage before the BCBG Max Azria Fall 2014 collection show.

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Monique Lhullier

Seamstresses work on a dress backstage before the Monique Lhuillier Fall 2014 collection show.

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Image: Hood By Air - Backstage - Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Fall 2014

Hood By Air

More is more, right? Hair extensions are applied at Hood By Air.

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Image: Dr. Jart at Richard Chai Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2014

Richard Chai

That's one way to keep your skin hydrated. A model prepares his skin backstage at the Richard Chai show.

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Image: A model has her make-up applied before presenting a creation by DKNY during New York Fashion Week

DKNY

Look up: A model has her makeup applied before presenting a creation by DKNY.

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Image: Kaelen - Presentation - Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Fall 2014

Kaelen

Bright ensembles are seen backstage for the Kaelen presentation during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week.

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Image: A model has her makeup applied prior to the presentation of the Rebecca Taylor Fall 2014 collection during New York Fashion Week

Rebecca Taylor

Chin up: A model's look is assessed prior to the presentation of the Rebecca Taylor Fall 2014 collection.

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Image: Lacoste - Backstage - New York Fashion Week F/W 2014

Lacoste

Bright lights: A model is photographed before the Fall/Winter 2014 collection by French label Lacoste.

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Image: A make-up artist makes adjustments before the Son Jung Wan 2014 Fall/Winter collection presentation during New York Fashion Week

Son Jung Wan

A make-up artist makes adjustments on a model's golden lip before the Son Jung Wan 2014 Fall/Winter collection presentation.

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Image: Seen Around Lincoln Center - Day 1 - Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Fall 2014

Lincoln Center

Hair is pulled in all directions backstage at Lincoln Center on Day 1.

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Image: Mark And Estel - Backstage - Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Fall 2014

Mark and Estle

A model keeps busy backstage at the Mark And Estel fashion show.

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Image: Chromat - Backstage - MADE Fashion Week Fall 2014

Chromat

Clipped in: A model has her hair kept in place while backstage at the Chromat fashion show.

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Image: Chromat - Backstage - MADE Fashion Week Fall 2014

Chromat

A look at who was walking the runway at the Chromat fashion show.

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Image: TRESemme At Marissa Webb -Backstage - Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Fall 2014

Marissa Web

Illustrations of the makeup plans for the Marissa Webb fashion show with TRESemme.

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Image: Costello Tagliapietra - Backstage - MADE Fashion Week Fall 2014

Costello Tagliapietra

Models show off their fun, silly side at the Costello Tagliapietra fashion show.

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Image: Chromat - Backstage - MADE Fashion Week Fall 2014

Chromat

Masked crusader? A model prepares backstage at the Chromat fashion show.

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Image: Katie Gallagher - Backstage - Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Fall 2014

Katie Gallagher

Hairstylists tend to a model's tresses for the Katie Gallagher fashion show.

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Image: Models are seen before presenting creations from the Marissa Webb Fall 2014 collection during New York Fashion Week

Marissa Webb

Gorgeous group: Models are seen before presenting creations from the Marissa Webb Fall 2014 collection during New York Fashion Week.

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Image: Models wear netting on their heads to protect their makeup in New York

Nonoo

Models wear netting on their heads to protect their makeup before the Nonoo 2014 Fall/Winter collection presentation.

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Image: Model Valeriya Planidina poses for a portrait before presenting a creation from the Marissa Webb Fall 2014 collection during New York Fashion Week

Marissa Webb

Model Valeriya Planidina poses for a portrait before presenting a creation from the Marissa Webb Fall 2014 collection.

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Image: Houghton - Backstage - MADE Fashion Week Fall 2014

Houghton

Eyes wide shut: A model gets makeup applied backstage at the Houghton fashion show.

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Image: Houghton - Backstage - MADE Fashion Week Fall 2014

Houghton

A lineup of the models' runway look at the Houghton fashion show.

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