Bruno Bisang, Chanel Haute Couture 1998, Back
Behind the Seams: The Art of Backstage Fashion Photography
Backstage photography offers a rare glimpse into the hidden world behind fashion’s glossy surface. While runway shots highlight the final product, backstage moments capture the raw, unfiltered process—the chaotic, beautiful reality where creativity unfolds in real-time. Photographers like Bruno Bisang, Roxanne Lowit, and Gérard Uféras have perfected the art of immortalizing these moments, creating timeless images that offer an intimate look into fashion’s inner workings.
Roxanne Lowit, Kate Moss and John Galliano, 1993
A colorful world in black and white
Much of backstage photography is done in black and white, a choice that highlights emotion, texture, and contrast without the distraction of color. This aesthetic choice strips the scene down to its essence, emphasizing mood and drama. It also evokes a timeless, vintage feel, allowing the viewer to focus on the energy and imperfection of the creative process rather than the superficial glamour of fashion.
Bruno Bisang, Shalom Harlow Backstage at Christian Lacroix 1998
A rare glimps
Before Instagram, backstage was a mystery to the general public. Only a select few had access to this world of hurried preparations and unscripted moments. Photographers like Lowit and Uféras made this invisible space visible, showing the human side of fashion—models laughing, designers stressing, makeup artists performing miracles. In a world obsessed with perfection, these images captured the beautifully imperfect reality of fashion. They are a reminder of the labor, artistry, and personalities that breathe life into fashion’s fleeting magic.
Roxanne Lowit, Versace Couture Show at The Ritz, Paris, Christy Turlington, Linda Evangelista, Naomi Campbell, Anna Piaggi
A High for Fashion
The ’90s were a pivotal era for fashion, with supermodels like Naomi Campbell and Kate Moss becoming cultural icons. Backstage photography from this era captures the rebellious spirit and raw energy of the time, when fashion was less polished and more about expression and individuality. Today, as the ’90s return to the cultural spotlight, these images offer a nostalgic yet timeless window into a pivotal moment in fashion history.
Gérard Uféras, Paco Rabanne Haute Couture. automne-hiver, 1999
Backstage Photography in Fine Art Photography
Backstage Photography from fashion shows is more than just a decoration—it’s a statement. It brings a slice of cultural history and human emotion into your living space. The appeal lies in the energy of these images: they capture a fleeting moment of artistic creation, the hum of anticipation before the final reveal. They convey an aura of exclusivity, offering a glimpse into a world that is often hidden from view. These Artworks bring both elegance and a piece of cultural history into your Collection. A photograph from fashion’s backstage moments adds a touch of timeless beauty, human connection, and high-energy artistry to any room.
Roxanne Lowit, Yves Saint Laurent and Karl Lagerfeld
At Preiss Fine Arts, we are proud to present and curate a collection of backstage fine art photography that captures the essence of fashion’s hidden world. Through the lens of iconic photographers like Bruno Bisang, Roxanne Lowit, and Gérard Uféras, we offer a unique opportunity to explore moments of creativity, spontaneity, and artistry that are rarely seen by the public. These works transcend traditional fashion photography, showcasing the raw emotions and human stories behind the glamour. By leading through this collection, we invite collectors and art lovers to experience the powerful, intimate beauty of the fashion world from a fresh perspective—one that celebrates not just the final product, but the artistic journey that fuels it.
Arthur Elgort, Photopit at YSL