MAC's Director of Makeup Artistry, James Molloy is our backstage insider in Paris. Working on the biggest shows, he helps create the trends before we even see them. This is what Fashion Week looks like for him.

The look: Translucent skin with subtle gloss highlighter at Haider Ackermann. The MAC Conceal and Correct palette is a backstage favourite.

The hair: Backcombed, crimped and then stitched into place.

I spotted: Models with the best accessories. Blue satchel by 3.1 Phillip Lim and black bag by Zac Posen. Love the winky face case.

I watched: Key artist Tom Pecheux doing what he does best: making the Haider Ackermann girls look beautiful but super-cool.

I snapped: The demo model Christy along with the rest of the make-up team before setting up our stations.

What I wore: All black everything. The MAC uniform.