Backstage at Hemyca with Rachel Wood

In midst of fashion mayhem, make-up artist Rachel Wood holds court with her treasure trove of Benefit cosmetics. There may be models and pre-show paraphernalia strewn everywhere but she remains unfathomably calm, cheery and exudes a sense of complete control. In between other make-up artists scurrying over with questions and details to check, she talks about the big trends for A/W 09. "Gold and burgundy lips" she confides "are huge for the season." Her passion for Fashion Week is obvious and infectious, and her top tip is Benefit's brightening powder, brushed under the eyes for a perky complexion, and her personal mantra is "It's all about black eye-liner." Emma Hopkinson