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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alexturnerswife
November 18, 2023 at 2:33 am
she ate!
Noire
November 18, 2023 at 2:39 am
Love the hair and makeup
Jksix Jfk
November 18, 2023 at 2:42 am
gorgeous
Nana Nyanba
November 18, 2023 at 3:18 am
Kim absolutely loves being famous, you can tell haha 😂❤
Jacob Neumann
November 18, 2023 at 3:36 am
Meh plastic
89DoraH
November 18, 2023 at 4:13 am
Je rattrape les vlogs de Marie ce samedi avec ma tasse de café 😋😍
Teddy bear head
November 18, 2023 at 6:08 am
Kim and cardi look like they’re morphing into each other
Tesha Janes
November 18, 2023 at 6:46 am
Definitely not amazing 🥴
Sabrina
November 18, 2023 at 7:03 am
Liposuccion back +BBL+ LIFTING FACE…LIFTING LIPS…ETC
mhm
November 18, 2023 at 7:46 am
ok… and..? 😂
Milko Karaks
November 18, 2023 at 7:04 am
I love kim
Haaris Shariff
November 18, 2023 at 7:38 am
Free Palestine
Neyka Marie
November 18, 2023 at 7:52 am
Stunning! The hair is IT. ❤
Rose Rose
November 18, 2023 at 7:58 am
Looks cheap
Lila Rose
November 18, 2023 at 8:45 am
I didn’t even realize who she was 😂
woland
November 18, 2023 at 8:48 am
KUSTOM K K ……………………….
H Deniro
November 18, 2023 at 10:09 am
But kim always slays….. this look is amazing. Only thing I hate is the hair looks synthetic
H Z
November 18, 2023 at 11:31 am
MOTHER
Creative Design Living
November 18, 2023 at 11:34 am
“Yep” 😂 she feels it! ❤️
Nickell Francis
November 18, 2023 at 11:34 am
Kim looks gerouges in that dress pretty
Melody Falcon
November 18, 2023 at 12:17 pm
Kustom kk’s..
Arcaya Love
November 18, 2023 at 1:50 pm
I’m not a Kim K fan, but my girl looks like a SNACK with this look!! 🤎🤎
Andrei D.
November 18, 2023 at 2:22 pm
Didn’t think she’s be this short and stocky