Miranda Priestly, Buckets of Champagne, and a Giant Box Fan: These Are the Best Backstage Photos of 2025

This was a big year for our backstage photographers Acielle Tanbetova, Hunter Abrams, and Huy Luong. Not only did they travel far beyond the big-four fashion week cities, they got to photograph some instantly iconic moments, Runway’s Miranda Priestly posing with Vogue’s Anna Wintour backstage at Dolce Gabbana’s spring 2026 ready-to-wear show included! For every viral moment, there was also a tearful one. Giorgio Armani’s final collection for his namesake label, just weeks after his death, was a bittersweet occasion for everyone involved. Through it all our photographers were there to capture the drama and action that the backstage scene brings. Below, scroll through for our favorite photos from 2025.