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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August 11, 2023 at 3:39 pm
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La Chic
August 11, 2023 at 4:50 pm
I will definitely get a copy when I see it.
Chris
August 12, 2023 at 1:01 pm
with all respect but enough of Naomi there other black beautiful women out there too where’s CARLA BRUNI and CLAUDIA SCHIFFER???
King Lui
August 12, 2023 at 1:09 pm
💜💜💜💜
lisa new zealand
August 12, 2023 at 1:23 pm
Naomi🔥🔥🔥
Hara Raveendran
August 12, 2023 at 1:31 pm
Real Supermodels😍
Maame A.
August 12, 2023 at 1:34 pm
LEGENDARY.
V C
August 12, 2023 at 1:43 pm
I don’t know why l always get the sense that Naomi is forever fake and smug, always posing and a conceited snob….looking down her superior nose in disgust at the rest of us. It’s her entitled Ivory tower , unrealistic and out of touch with reality. Sad, so very sad.
Will Cook
August 12, 2023 at 1:48 pm
This is such a huge deal
Jay Zokan
August 12, 2023 at 1:50 pm
Age is just a number. The four of you present this in a special way. I grew up with you, I’m a child of the 80s/90s. I celebrate you so much ♥️♥️♥️♥️
eLISA MARIELLA BANCHETTI
August 12, 2023 at 1:51 pm
My lifetime IDOLS!
Laís Grosman
August 12, 2023 at 2:14 pm
One of the most memorable covers Vogue could bring! As a fan of this quartet I loved it!
Paola Cisneros
August 12, 2023 at 2:19 pm
Claudia????
Enrique Luna
August 12, 2023 at 2:23 pm
How come Linda has never walked for Alexander McQueen and why Cyndi never walked for Westwood?
Jena Reid
August 12, 2023 at 2:26 pm
These are models!!
Deborah Perez
August 12, 2023 at 2:33 pm
I admire these women as a great inspiration and how they are aging gracefully. I grew up watching these models in the 90s and buying every magazine, Vogue, Elle, and Cosmopolitan. I Wish Tatjana was on the cover, one of the originals. She passed away earlier this year🥰🥰🥰🥰
Naeem Rasheed
August 12, 2023 at 2:35 pm
Naomi Naomi Naomi!!!!!!!
Carrisa Grace
August 12, 2023 at 2:46 pm
Tatjana 😢💖
yoseevideos
August 12, 2023 at 3:05 pm
Christy Turlington 🤍🤍🤍 just, classic natural beauty, elegance. ICONIC
JuJa
August 12, 2023 at 3:29 pm
Legends ❤❤❤
O Mundo Sokz
August 12, 2023 at 3:47 pm
Beautiful. Tears in my eyes. All these gorgeous women makes me think about my best friend, Elio Himori, who was in love with them and gave me the gift to discover this magic world of fashion. I miss Tatjana. I miss Elio…..
Hashem Hashem
August 12, 2023 at 3:50 pm
Timeless beauties.
Вартан Вартанян
August 12, 2023 at 3:51 pm
Where is Claudia Schiffer???!!!!!