Backstage star

PAT MCGRATH

As Pat McGrath head of the cabin at a show, you know you're dealing with an A-list designer. Because Pat only works with the greats of the earth. Unless she has an incredible amount of faith in you and is willing to give you thirty to fifty bags full of makeup to give your models a killer look.

Pat has almost become British royalty as she was appointed MBE, or Member of the Order of the British Empire, by Queen Elizabeth this year in recognition of her contributions to the fashion and beauty industry.

Pat does four fashion seasons a year, two prêt-à-porter seasons in spring and autumn, and of course the couture weeks in winter and summer. Backstage, she hugs and coos with the models for whom she even occasionally prepares a meal and brings it to the set. For a glimpse into her sparkling life, we selected her finest Instagram posts.