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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Lucas Felipe
November 16, 2023 at 12:00 pm
Es erweckt ein Gefühl von Erstaunen und Bewunderung!👅
OneVoiceOneDream🦋
November 16, 2023 at 12:06 pm
Love how I get this notification as soon as I’m about to do an archery lesson in gym class! Wish me luck!
Jim Henning
November 16, 2023 at 12:09 pm
😂
Bee S.
November 16, 2023 at 12:25 pm
You got this!
Joanne de vries
November 16, 2023 at 1:49 pm
May the oooodds…
Tashinga Takawira
November 16, 2023 at 12:09 pm
❤❤❤❤
ΕΥΘΥΜΙΟΣ ΚΑΛΙΤΣΟΣ
November 16, 2023 at 12:26 pm
rachel zegler ruin my hype
🦋 G•Dèsireè 🦋
November 16, 2023 at 1:18 pm
Sucks for u lol
Bee S.
November 16, 2023 at 12:38 pm
Them using an Olympic stadium is INSANE meta
Miranda Cyr
November 16, 2023 at 12:52 pm
IKR?? That was pretty surreal for me. Very black mirror 😭
Laín Coubert
November 16, 2023 at 2:08 pm
also not just olympics, but olympics in 1930s germany! i see what they did there
Crimson Customer
November 16, 2023 at 12:38 pm
Rachel was amazing as Lucy Gray. Easily my favorite character of the movie.
Eden Elizabeth
November 16, 2023 at 12:52 pm
he is such an incredible director
Saori
November 16, 2023 at 12:55 pm
Francis Lawrence did such an amazing job in all hunger games movies!
Casper
November 16, 2023 at 1:58 pm
Let’s hope for many more, and hopefully hopefully there Will be a return one with jennifer lawrence
Vendulum
November 16, 2023 at 12:57 pm
His shirt is too big btw
laur13xx
November 16, 2023 at 12:59 pm
POLAND MENTIONED 💯🗣🗣💯❗🗣❕❗‼🗣
Jonathan Scores
November 16, 2023 at 1:18 pm
Francis Lawrence deserves a lotta recognition for what he’s brought for the Hunger Games franchise since Catching Fire. He made such tremendous effort in his care and level of directing throughout the films
Sloot Froot
November 16, 2023 at 1:32 pm
So tired of people downplaying and dismissing these movies. THG is probably one of the most solid franchises out there – every movie in this series is so well-crafted and compelling. I will never understand why so many people sleep on the hunger games.
Alberto Espinoza
November 16, 2023 at 1:33 pm
Zegler you really messed up lol
krustomer
November 16, 2023 at 2:42 pm
She never said anything wrong actually ❤
KGarvey
November 16, 2023 at 1:41 pm
One of the most underrated directors working today
juan diego choque
November 16, 2023 at 2:06 pm
he’s mother. period
Amber
November 16, 2023 at 2:24 pm
I admire him so much
krustomer
November 16, 2023 at 2:29 pm
Saw the new film on Monday, everyone needs to experience it in IMAX!!
Amber
November 16, 2023 at 2:40 pm
I find this so interesting
drew dolce
November 16, 2023 at 2:46 pm
Ugh Rachel