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The scene backstage before the Behnaz Sarafpour fall/winter 2007/2008
show was relatively calm and quiet. No anxious designer yelling at her
production manager, no models throwing tantrums, and no major hair and
make-up mishaps. The clothes were steamed, lint-rolled, and neatly hung
on the racks.
Sarafpour, who is Iranian and bears a strong physical resemblance to
Sophia Coppola, introduced herself to all fourteen dressers and
explained how each look was to be put together on the models.
Hairdressers twisted long hair into medieval braids and buns, while
make-up artists smudged sooty eyes and painted pale lips. A manicurist
was also on hand to apply press-on nails in pewter. Shoes were padded
and double taped before walking down the runway.
Sarafpour said that although her fall collection was inspired by the
Middle Ages, she still wanted to make it relevant to modern times. She
achieved this balance with a dark color palette and simple, yet elegant,
cuts and draping. Voluminous trapeze tops in shimmery charcoal, bubble
skirts in gilded taffeta, and slinky dresses in soft gunmetal appeared
on the runway. Standout pieces included a sweeping pink strapless gown
and a divine satin ruffled skirt. Of course, a Sarafpour collection
wouldn’t be complete without her signature coats which editors adore.
The luxuriously soft woolen felt coats are sure to keep you tastefully
toasty.
Backstage Hair and Beauty Products: Trish McEvoy lip gloss,
Lancome foundation, Herbal Essences hairspray, and tons and tons of
bobby pins!
Cutest Backstage Moment: When everyone applauded a beaming
Sarafpour after the show and she hugged her crew.
Celebrities in Front Row: Kelly Rowland and Piper Perabo.
Paula Lee, Contributing Writer
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