Backstage at Vogue World, the countdown to showtime began and suddenly the room felt electric. The mix of actors, models, athletes, and other Vogue favorites made for a unique experience—you truly never knew who you might run into! Our intrepid backstage photographer Hunter Abrams was there to capture all the action for Vogue Runway. Scroll through for the most candid moments that set the stage for the most special event, 130 years in the making.

Photo: Hunter Abram

Photo: Hunter Abram

Photo: Hunter Abram

Photo: Hunter Abram

Photo: Hunter Abram

Photo: Hunter Abram

Photo: Hunter Abram

Photo: Hunter Abram

Photo: Hunter Abram

Photo: Hunter Abram

Photo: Hunter Abram

Photo: Hunter Abram

Photo: Hunter Abram

Photo: Hunter Abram

Photo: Hunter Abram

Photo: Hunter Abram

Photo: Hunter Abram

Photo: Hunter Abram

Photo: Hunter Abram

Photo: Hunter Abram

Photo: Hunter Abram

Photo: Hunter Abram

Photo: Hunter Abram

Photo: Hunter Abram

Photo: Hunter Abram

Photo: Hunter Abram

Photo: Hunter Abram
Originally published in Vogue.com