Ruffian Fashion Show Backstage New Dance Group Studio 305 West 38th Street February 2, 2008 Written by Wendy R. Williams Photographed by Mary Blanco Opposite Photo: Model Irina Lazareanu

There is something about backstage before a fashion show. It's frantic and slow, frumpy and glam. And quiet, so very quiet. It's the eye of the hurricane and it's slowly moving inland to land at the start of the runway.

New York Cool photographer Mary Blanco was backstage just before the Ruffian Fashion Show and she got these images.

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Model Tanya Dziahileva

Model Irina Lazareanu