Milan fashion week: backstage at Versace – in pictures

A model waits to take her turn on the catwalk
Photograph: Jo Jones for the Observer

Hair and makeup time Photograph: Jo Jones for the Observer

A table adorned with military buttons and frogging Photograph: Jo Jones for the Observer

Making the final touches Photograph: Jo Jones for the Observer

A creation awaits its model Photograph: Jo Jones for the Observer

Getting the hair perfect Photograph: Jo Jones for the Observer

Images of the Versace autumn/winter 2014 collection Photograph: Jo Jones for the Observer

Models queue for the catwalk Photograph: Jo Jones for the Observer

Versace handbags on display Photograph: Jo Jones for the Observer

A quiet moment Photograph: Jo Jones for the Observer

Last-minute touches are made Photograph: Jo Jones for the Observer

Donatella Versace does a final inspection before the models take to the catwalk Photograph: Jo Jones for the Observer