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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علي العراقي
November 3, 2023 at 12:04 pm
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stanleycoleman
November 3, 2023 at 12:08 pm
so glad to see linda returning to the limelight after her cool sculpting incident.
suni popovici
November 3, 2023 at 12:25 pm
Nagyon szep no…az elso 3-ban benne volt nalam….
zzkittyzz
November 3, 2023 at 12:35 pm
She’s always been my favorite!!! Love her energy.
MN
November 3, 2023 at 12:44 pm
Earlyy
Thee Sovreign Shannon Nicole Page
November 3, 2023 at 12:45 pm
Behind the name
Aaqilah Brown
November 3, 2023 at 12:57 pm
I’d love to look through her mother’s “basement” haha
Queen Kirlia
November 3, 2023 at 1:04 pm
linda looks so styled and refined. I’m so sorry that her body image has put her through so much because she really is gorgeous no matter what stage of life!
who? cares
November 3, 2023 at 1:41 pm
That’s what happens when you try to cheat code aging
Palm33
November 3, 2023 at 1:07 pm
Tbh I’ve never known much about Linda (obviously heard her name and seen pictures) but don’t think I’ve seen many interviews. So happy she’s stepping into this next phase of her career and receiving more media coverage for new generations! 💙✨
Joel Norman
November 3, 2023 at 1:13 pm
i love Marc
Erika Dowdy
November 3, 2023 at 1:37 pm
Both= Legends😊
I never knew about her till Rupauls Drag Race
Kellythelegend
November 3, 2023 at 2:14 pm
I thought this was milla jovovich I was shocked for a moment!
Joseph Chan
November 3, 2023 at 2:18 pm
I am glad they are having these interviews with the models and designers. Awesome!!
Tobiasisback
November 3, 2023 at 3:00 pm
He’s aged amazingly well, looks in his 30s or 40s.
Chanel Fitzgerald
November 3, 2023 at 3:12 pm
Linda is still beautiful. Honestly those super models of the 90’s were just something else. Nobody since has come close. Linda is still so sophisticated and stylish. Love this.
weoweittothem
November 3, 2023 at 3:20 pm
She is Linda Evangelista. Full Stop.
Kiamanawa Tini
November 3, 2023 at 3:31 pm
🩶🙌🏽🩶