A look behind Galliano's catwalk

The runway has inspired many, revealing the looks of both today and tomorrow in a quick and extravagant fashion. However, the majority of us cannot fathom what happens behind the runway.

On October 14th, 2010, the Milk Gallery held an opening reception for Roxanne Lowit's beautiful display of what had taken place behind the scenes of John Galliano's (chief designer of Dior) show. The pictures from her book Backstage Dior, which had a Foreword and Fashion by John Galliano, were captivating. Milk exhibited particular pictures in radiant colors, providing each one a sense of grandeur and life.

Each and every picture exuded breath-taking radiance. My favorite was of two women passionately rejoicing together with lips painted and eye brows bedazzled. Hilary, my friend who accompanied me, loved the black-and-white photo of a woman reclining on a sofa with a glass in-hand, giving the camera a sexy, debonair eye. These pictures possessed spontaneity, an uninhibited joy behind the catwalk. I always thought all of one's energy un-leashed itself when he or she hit the runway. Apparently, I thought wrong.

The event also enticed many names, from models to fashion icons, they filled the entire gallery throughout the night. Starting promptly at seven o'clock, I arrived at seven-thirty to meet with friends of mine and take a look at the pictures and socialize with one another as well. It appeared to be the thing to do.

The classiness behind catching-up with friends at a Dior art gallery rather than a Starbucks excited me.  Although drinks were flying and art was admired, the guests who attended the event retained their composure.  Whether one admired the art or desired to be with friends, anything was all right. Feelings of elation traveled from the pictures to the people and back again, creating a cyclical energy.