Oscars 2013: the 'torture' behind red-carpet glamour

The Oscars red carpet is often the most powerful catwalk in the world. There are some of the most expensive items of clothing ever made but for may of the nominees, It involves weeks of hunger, sacrifice and last-minute liposuction. The Golden Globes fall just 13 days after the end of the Christmas holidays.

“It is brutal”, British facialist Nichola Joss told to the New York. Dean Piper, a gossip columnist. “The actresses I’ve seen at “lunch” are simply pushing leaves around their plate.”

The skaes for red carpet glamour have never been higher. And then, of course, they must act like it’s all such effortless fun.