Model getting her make up
Model getting her make up

Indian International Jewellery Week is wrapping up after a week of stunning shows at the Grand Hyatt in Mumbai. We thought you’d like a sneak peek of all the backstage action!

Hair and Make up

Model getting her make up
Model getting her make up

Make up and hairstyles are just as important as the clothes and jewellery.

Models getting their hair and make up
Models getting their hair and make up

tea and coffee

Without constant coffee & tea, there’s no way everyone would be able to keep up the energy level.

Coffee
Coffee

the Cue sheet

Preparing the que sheet
Preparing the que sheet

The que sheet decides which model will walk when, and what outfits will they wear.

Que Sheet
Que Sheet

the SECURITY

With crores and crores of fine jewellery lying around, there was extra security everywhere.

Guarding the jewelry rooms
Guarding the jewelry rooms

the outfits

Costumes
Outfits
Handling the costumes to the helpers
Assistants sorting the outfits
Draping the costume
Proper draping of the outfits is key

the stage

Setting up the stage
Setting up the stage

Changing the set and stage between the two daily shows is a tough task, but these guys know how to get the job done.

Setting up the stage
Setting up the stage

PErsonal time for the models

Model Himangini Singh clicking a selfie
Model Himangini Singh clicks a selfie

Any model will tell you that fashion weeks are a combination of high stress, and extreme boredom. Most of the day you’ll see the models passing the down time on their phones.

Models relaxing
Models relaxing
Models relaxing
Models relaxing

the CONSOLE

At the console
At the console

The people at the console are responsible for all the lights and sound for each show.

Achla Sachdev at the console
Achla Sachdev at the console
Backstage Sound
Backstage Sound

ready to go

Finally after all the preparations and planning, the show starts, and the models get ready to strut their stuff!

Model Sony ready to walk the ramp
Model Sony ready to walk the ramp

Pix: Khyati Gandhi for MissMalini