Watching a designer’s latest paraded down a runway. Spotting A-listers mingle in the front row. Throwing back a few drinks at an exclusive after-party. These things, for many style watchers, are the most exciting parts of New York Fashion Week. But I’m not one of those people. For me, the real thrill comes from hanging out backstage before a show. Watching how a guy gets transformed — from bare-faced to whatever the hair and makeup team have dreamed up — reinforces why I’m so passionate about men’s grooming. That it doesn’t take much to transform a look from classic and predictable to trendsetting and visionary is what endlessly fascinates me about the process. Here, I share five grooming trends that you should watch out for and try yourself.