MY crush

Backstage at Balmain, a French TV crew asked who my favorite girl was this season. Being politically correct these days is of the utmost importance, so of course I said I had none.

Truth be told, there is a very special person on this tour of duty that is my crush and if you care to know or not, that beauty is Pat McGrath. No one makes me happier at any time of the day than Pat. Sure she may get tough on me sometime - making sure I "get all her little babies looking good on style.com." But Pat, you're the greatest and - I'm sure I'm not the only one to tell you - your smile and heart are the biggest and your hugs are the best. See you at Balenciaga in the morning!

IT'S the music

Michel Gaubert, maybe you've heard about him. Or maybe, you've just heard him. He's the sound behind the show and the sound in your ear the whole day thereafter.. I always try and stump him w/ some obscure song, or band my brother's been following, yet somehow he manages to hum the tune. I remember once having a conversation w/ Karl Lagerfeld and Michel at Karl's studio in Paris, where although I played a part in the talk, needless to say, it was a bit role. Look for a photo in the next few days. I ran into him somewhere today (was it Nina Ricci?). Still the soundtrack he pieced for the Jil Sander show in Milan, left both Raf and the models crying backstage. I'll try to get the set list for you. In the meantime, here's a link to style.com's review of the collection, where you get some of the music in background.

THE future is out there.

Gareth Pugh, what a show! Paris began today and the flock came out in record numbers to see the London boy's first Paris show. None were disappointed. Judge for yourself but something is happening here. Like Hussein Chalayan, Gareth is not afraid to show what's on his mind and what is his concept of fashion new wave.

POOR / Bruno

At the Versace show last night I got a tip, "Go to the door and look for the guy all dressed in McQueen, he can't get in. Sure enough, w/ his camera crew in tow, Sacha Baron Cohen - or rather his 'fashionable' alter ego, Bruno - was frantically making phone calls and crying into his mobile phone trying to get into the show. Needless to say, it began without his attendance, security pride aside... Wonder if he'll make the trip to Paris??

FOOD / Glorious Food

Eat 'em up and smile, or get it while you can! For years, I've been wanting to write about the backstage food we have [or don't have] throughout the day. And every season I forget to make the photos because - frankly - I'm too hungry to take the shot. But we're in Italy and the food can be pretty tasty.  Here' s a snap from Marni this morning - beautiful spread and ultra tasty. Coffee was pretty nice or tea if you preferred.

From there, we were on to Cavalli, with sandwiches, a big bowl of parmigiano cheese and great coffee [remember, it's Italy - coffee's everywhere].]

Immediately after the show I snuck a nap in the backseat of a town car - only to find myself at the Gucci show 20min later. The food there was also good, but I was so hungry that I not take a photo, but instead hoovered an assortment of sandwiches, mini quiche, and a tiny blueberry muffin - followed by a few strawberries and a banana. Eventually, I realized that my gluttonous actions were not becoming of a young photographer working at a major luxury brand. So back to work!