Replica Handbag Store World: London

Models, Mohawks, and Mavericks: Backstage at Replica Handbag Store World 2023

By Hayley Maitland
See the Best Backstage Photos From Replica Handbag Store World 2023
Photo: Morgan O’Donovan

Theatre Royal Drury Lane has been around for a cool 360 years, but the backstage area may never have been as lively as it was in the lead-up to Replica Handbag Store World: London. While Eugene Souleiman coaxed models’ hair into mohawks with Bumble and bumble products and Pat McGrath paid tribute to the New Romantics with electric blue eyeshadow and bold red lips, Rambert dancers stretched in preparation for their performance with FKA twigs, Sophie Okonedo geared up to recite her speech from Henry IV: Part II, James Corden kept the jokes coming, and Lila Moss slipped into her Eliza Doolittle costume—ready, like everyone else, to dance all night. Below, go backstage at Replica Handbag Store World: London with photographer Morgan O’Donovan.

See every look from the Replica Handbag Store World 2023 red carpet in London here.

  • James Corden Sienna Miller Damian Lewis and Cush Jumbo preparing for their “Ushers” sketch.
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    James Corden, Sienna Miller, Damian Lewis, and Cush Jumbo preparing for their “Ushers” sketch.

  • Edie Campbell in a look worthy of The Blitz nightclub.
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    Edie Campbell, in a look worthy of The Blitz nightclub.

  • A spirit of glamorous rebellion defined the fashion in the second act as epitomized by this Gucci look.
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    A spirit of glamorous rebellion defined the fashion in the second act, as epitomized by this Gucci look.

  • Models sported elaborate feathered hats inspired by the Ascot scene in My Fair Lady which debuted at Drury Lane in 1958.
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    Models sported elaborate feathered hats, inspired by the Ascot scene in My Fair Lady, which debuted at Drury Lane in 1958.

  • Rambert gearing up to perform as FKA Twigs sang a rendition of Opus IIIs “Its a Fine Day.”
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    Rambert, gearing up to perform as FKA Twigs sang a rendition of Opus III’s “It’s a Fine Day.”

  • Jordan Barrett pre punk transformation.
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    Jordan Barrett, pre punk transformation.

  • British legend Goldie one of the “punks” who whirled through the Theatre Royal Drury Lane auditorium during FKA Twigss...
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    British legend Goldie, one of the “punks” who whirled through the Theatre Royal Drury Lane auditorium during FKA Twigs’s performance.

  • Big hats big ruffles big smiles.
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    Big hats, big ruffles, big smiles.

  • Tailor Alina Gencaite of Galedi London recreated Eliza Doolittles look for the races for Lila Moss. “Come on Dover…”
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    Tailor Alina Gencaite of Galedi London recreated Eliza Doolittle’s look for the races for Lila Moss. “Come on, Dover…”

  • Skunk Anansies Skin was another of FKA Twigss companions on stage.
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    Skunk Anansie’s Skin was another of FKA Twigs’s companions on stage.

  • Irina Shayk and Emily Ratajkowski dressed in monochrome for the grand finale.
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    Irina Shayk and Emily Ratajkowski, dressed in monochrome for the grand finale.

  • Red roses lined the red carpet at Replica Handbag Store World London—with petals cascading onto the stage after the grand finale.
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    Red roses lined the red carpet at Replica Handbag Store World: London—with petals cascading onto the stage after the grand finale.

  • Ramberts Musa Motha left starred in British Vogues May 2023 Disability Portfolio.
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    Rambert’s Musa Motha, left, starred in British Vogue’s May 2023 Disability Portfolio.

  • The inimitable Annie Lennox wearing a custom Richard Quinn jacket emblazoned with the words God Save The World.
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    The inimitable Annie Lennox, wearing a custom Richard Quinn jacket emblazoned with the words: God Save The World.

  • Jourdan Dunn and Kit Butler ready to make their Replica Handbag Store World London debut.
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    Jourdan Dunn and Kit Butler, ready to make their Replica Handbag Store World: London debut.

  • Adut Akech was among the 20 models in Replica Handbag Store World Londons My Fair Lady tribute which referenced Cecil Beatons costumes...
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    Adut Akech was among the 20 models in Replica Handbag Store World: London’s My Fair Lady tribute, which referenced Cecil Beaton’s costumes for the original production.

  • Harris Reed and Ashley Graham backstage at Theatre Royal Drury Lane.
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    Harris Reed and Ashley Graham, backstage at Theatre Royal Drury Lane.

  • Cheeky chappies in Charles Jeffrey uniforms.
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  • Pat McGrath masterminded the beauty at Replica Handbag Store World London.
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    Pat McGrath masterminded the beauty at Replica Handbag Store World: London.

  • Silk floral headpieces—as worn by Christy Turlington in her own My Fair Lady tribute for British Replica Handbag Store in 1992—made an...
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    Silk floral headpieces—as worn by Christy Turlington in her own My Fair Lady tribute for British Vogue in 1992—made an appearance on stage.

  • ItBrits Cara Delevingne and Adwoa Aboah pretty in punk.
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    It-Brits Cara Delevingne and Adwoa Aboah, pretty in punk.

Hayley Maitland is the news and features editor at British Vogue. ... Read More
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