WWD went behind the scenes at the spring show.

The spring collection was beautiful and arresting, and while its historical opulence overwhelmed real-world dressing, this also gave it an otherworldly, romantic appeal.

Giles Deacon was in an artsy mood, working a kaleidoscope of color into an upbeat collection for a “haute-y glam Goth, psychedelic bohemian,” girl.

Giles Deacon presented a strong collection as he riffed on Gothic style — with doses of Dracula.

Porcelain skin, lots of shading around the eyes and a big glossy black mouth were the standouts backstage at the fall show.

Giles Deacon took an adventurous trip into the rainforest for his summer collection.

The makeup resembled “A strange Sarah Moon,” while the hair was “Victorian, but grunge-y,” at the Giles spring show.

Jade Parfitt, Jasmine Guinness and Lady Mary Charteris sat front row at the show.

Pansy flowers and flamingos gave the designer’s collection a colorful boost.

The makeup look was described as “punky but beautiful.”

Giles Deacon’s show was a slick, thought-provoking effort.

Volume was the key focus of Giles Deacon’s collection.

Lucia Pieroni and Sasha Mascolo were working backstage.

“I had a darker, more melancholy summer in mind — and definitely not flower gardens and pastoral landscapes,” said Giles Deacon.

“Something free and sporty, graphic and pop in its sensibilities,” said the designer of his feminine but edgy resort collection.