GIVENCHY/

One of the best shows of the season was also one of the hardest to shoot. Crammed into a little corner, I had to prop myself up on a chair just to get a clear shot. Still, what I saw was beautiful and below is some of that. 3 cheers to Riccardo Tischi for not only presenting a strong collection but also for using one of the most diverse castings - evident w/ newer girls, older faces, black, white, and Indian.

BALMAIN/

The backstage this season has been tough. Lots of photogs and lots of small spaces. Balmain was no exception. We had to shoot in the basement of the cavernous Ritz hotel because the girls were literally changing in a hallway. Add to that makeup, hair, stylists and dressers and you get even smaller spaces with no exit but the runway.

If you like things that sparkle though [and every girl does], you'll love the collection. Look at Style.com for the whole thing and down below for a little shine: