25.Inside Runway Styling: Mo Johnson on Andrew Curwen and Fashion Week Backstage

In this episode of Through the Back Door, I sit down with stylist Mo Johnson, a creative force working behind the scenes on runway collections and brand projects.

Mo shares what it actually takes to bring a runway show together. From early fittings and concept development to the fast paced energy backstage before a show begins, we talk about the creative and logistical work that goes into building a runway moment.

We also discuss Mo’s creative influences, her mentorship with designer Jane Wade, and her work styling for Andrew Curwen. Along the way we explore how personal style evolves through experimentation, the influence of punk and vintage fashion, and how creatives learn to trust their intuition while navigating an industry that constantly demands reinvention.

This conversation is a reminder that fashion is not just clothing. It is storytelling, collaboration, and the many unseen decisions that shape what we eventually see on the runway.

Topics: runway styling, fashion week backstage, Andrew Curwen runway, fashion stylist interview, runway show preparation, fashion week production, emerging designers, fashion creative process.

Mo Johnson
NY / LA stylist and creative director

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Mentions:

Andrew Curwen Official Website
https://www.andrewcurwen.com/

Jane Wade Designer
https://janewade.com/

American Duchess Shoes
https://www.americanduchess.com/

Sophia Morin Corsetry and accessories collaborator
https://www.instagram.com/sofiajmorin/

F10 Casting Model casting services
https://www.f10casting.com/

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Claire Vastola
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