To utter the word “backstage” is to evoke a sense of exclusivity and intrigue.

The runway presents the finished picture, but what goes into creating it? Models embody a carefully curated vision, but what unfolds beyond the stage lights? The looks may appear effortless, but what stories lie behind their construction?

Photographer Schohaja may not have all the answers, but she offers a glimpse into a world few get to see. At Vivienne Westwood’s Spring/Summer 2027 show, Schohaja stepped backstage to cast a (spot)light on the moments unfolding beyond the runway. The fleeting glances, the final adjustments, the controlled chaos — all captured through the lens of a Canon.