Over the past 75 years, fashion shows have evolved from intimate presentations to global spectacles. Vogue takes a look at the rich history of fashion’s illustrious front row. Dior’s 1950s “New Look” revolutionized femininity, while the ’60s embraced individual freedom and exclusivity. The ’70s introduced cultural influencers and turned shows into entertainment, paving the way for the extravagant glamour of the ’80s. By the ’90s, mainstream appeal dominated, and the 2000s saw celebrities strategically claim the front row. The rise of influencers in the 2010s, fueled by social media, democratized access to Fashion Week. Even as the pandemic briefly halted live shows, the industry adapted and returned. Today, the front row itself has become part of the spectacle with celebrities like Kylie Jenner wearing the same outfit we also see on the runway.
Director: Catherine Orchard
Editors: Evan Allan, Ryan Jeffrey
Producers: Rahel Gebreyes, Bety Dereje
Archival Researcher: Lilli Karkowski
Writer: Laia Garcia-Furtado
Associate Producer: Marisah Yazbek
Creative Production Coordinator: Anisa Kennar
Production Coordinators: Ava Kashar, Tanía Jones
Production Manager: Natasha Soto-Albors
Line Producer: Romeeka Powell
Senior Director, Production Management: Jessica Schier
Assistant Editors: Fynn Lithgow, Justin Symonds
Post Production Coordinator: Scout Alter
Art & Graphics Lead: Léa Kichler
Supervising Editor: Erica DeLeo
Post Production Supervisor: Alexa Deutsch
Associate Director, Post Production: Nicholas Ascanio
Director, Content Production: Rahel Gebreyes
Senior Director, Video: Romy van den Broeke
Senior Director, Programming: Linda Gittleson
VP, Video Programming: Thespena Guatieri
Footage Courtesy of Video Fashion
Image Courtesy of Steven Meisel
00:00 – Fashion!
00:39 – 1950s
01:22 – 1960s
01:50 – 1970s
02:20 – 1980s
02:57 – 1990s
03:31 – 2000s
04:26 – 2010s
05:10 – 2020s
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Wade-William Ambler
August 10, 2023 at 10:36 am
Obsessed ❤😅
Roxana Chacón
August 10, 2023 at 10:36 am
Candice❤❤ Bella ❤❤ Emi❤❤
My queens forever❤❤❤❤
The best Angels
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This was what we needed and it is proof that you can have the old glamor of the Angels with the new generation, bringing diversity with great supermodels ✨ my only negative point is that since you include Emily Ratajkowski, she has no history with the brand and they don’t call Alessandra Ambrosio who is like one of the greatest Angels ever?
Cande Miraz
August 10, 2023 at 10:40 am
I love thisss
Guilherme RJ🇧🇷
August 10, 2023 at 10:59 am
Naomi, Gisele and Adriana lima 😍
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August 10, 2023 at 11:30 am
don’t forget candice
Guilherme RJ🇧🇷
August 10, 2023 at 11:00 am
Gente o corpo da Naomi tá perfeito, igual de 20 anos atrás, ela perdeu um pouco de massa muscular nas coxas mas tá valendo, continua perfeita 😍
Miss May
August 10, 2023 at 11:08 am
Bring back sexy little things please
Tylxr
August 10, 2023 at 11:12 am
Ew not helium buffoonery
Yuriy Kozenko
August 10, 2023 at 11:21 am
Отмотайте плёнку хоть на 5 лет назад! Толстушки вашу фирму просто прикончат!
Andrew Dustin Vargas
August 10, 2023 at 11:29 am
How exciting!!!!! Can’t wait for the show!!!! 😍
Andrew Dustin Vargas
August 10, 2023 at 11:29 am
OMG NAOMI, CANDICE, ADRIANA AND GISELE!!!!! NO WAY!!!! That’s just incredible!!! Such iconic models and iconic angels!!!!! Now this is legendary!!!
Davit Zakariashvili
August 10, 2023 at 11:41 am
No alessandra in this campaign? Come on !!! Or karolina too
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August 10, 2023 at 11:44 am
ADRIANA CANDICE GISELE NAOMI!!!!! THE LEGENDS IS BACK!!!!
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August 10, 2023 at 12:09 pm
slim is always in
Lydia Rego
August 10, 2023 at 12:11 pm
Stunning iconic powerful women ❤ Love that Emily got to be apart of this campaign, so amazing and I hope we get to see her with y’all more. I’m so proud and excited to see where the brand’s going and whats to come next!
Babs C.
August 10, 2023 at 12:38 pm
We want angels back!!! 😊😊😊😊😊
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August 10, 2023 at 2:45 pm
Adriana🫶
Brian F
August 10, 2023 at 2:48 pm
This is a great from Victoria secret and have a great day ❤❤❤❤
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August 10, 2023 at 2:51 pm
Go INNA and SICKOTOY ❤❤❤
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August 10, 2023 at 2:54 pm
Song name: INNA- VKTM
Malissa Magdalena
August 10, 2023 at 2:58 pm
I LOVE THIS AND IM SO EXCITED FOR IT TO COME BACK BUT PLEASEE BRING THE PINK BACK, ITS PART OF VS💝
Madalin Teodor Scumpieru
August 10, 2023 at 3:21 pm
Inna❤❤❤❤❤
Liz R
August 10, 2023 at 3:31 pm
Amamos a inna ❤❤❤ que esté en uno de sus showsss por favor 🎉🎉🎉
princess lilly
August 10, 2023 at 3:48 pm
This is so iconic their voices are beautiful