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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@newto41
January 24, 2024 at 1:27 pm
i could dead-a$$ watch ten hours of this, she’s so clever and wonderful and her taste is bar none
@emilyidina9651
January 24, 2024 at 1:31 pm
Chloe YOU RULE, Timelessly Cool and forever a Style Icon. Looking forward to the new series and TY for this with her Vogue!!! HNY!
Xo.
Emily
@TheImbored101
January 24, 2024 at 1:34 pm
Chloë is such a treasure 🤍 legend
@cms3000
January 24, 2024 at 1:35 pm
I’m Chloe Sevigny and this is my life in BJ’s 😂
@ThePrincessnady1
January 24, 2024 at 2:40 pm
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@cms3000
January 24, 2024 at 1:35 pm
Brown Bunny, so iconic! 😂
@britneydaniels6294
January 24, 2024 at 1:41 pm
This is the one i needed🤩 such a style icon
@worthigirl2946
January 24, 2024 at 1:42 pm
She is a sweetheart in real life!❤❤
@danielmateo237
January 24, 2024 at 1:46 pm
she will always and forever be the it girl
@sarahsargent9439
January 24, 2024 at 1:46 pm
I never clicked on a video so fast in my life 🙌🙌🙌
@cassiecarpenter
January 24, 2024 at 1:52 pm
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@jalynjohnson
January 24, 2024 at 1:57 pm
Love her ❤
@mssurekandy
January 24, 2024 at 2:00 pm
Very classy. Loved it down to the commercials. Can’t wait to see Capotie vs The Swans. Very inspiring room also. Makes me feel like a class on fashion is about to or should be happening.
@mssurekandy
January 24, 2024 at 2:02 pm
It’s giving that moment when winter is almost over and the new flowers are just starting to pop out. Maybe a snowy April day.
@sarahsargent9439
January 24, 2024 at 2:03 pm
I love the subtle dig where she calls out Vogue for not inviting her to recent Met Balls. And VOGUE, what the heck are you doing? She should be a staple at every single Met Ball. This woman is a total fashion icon, cool girl forever!
@user-zg6cw1uv4w
January 24, 2024 at 2:05 pm
I live for her
@sxt4447
January 24, 2024 at 2:20 pm
Ummm Vogue………….. Why is there no mention of Chloë’s iconic Chanel outfit at the Grand Opening of the Target on Flatbush Avenue in 2004? Fashion history erasure ‼️
@AnoushkaRitz
January 24, 2024 at 2:21 pm
FINALLY!!!
@qw-0130
January 24, 2024 at 2:22 pm
My favorite wedding dress of all time. It encapsulates her personality and style just perfectly.
@Greenz1100
January 24, 2024 at 2:22 pm
WOW. Thank you Queen Chloe
@chaserunaway
January 24, 2024 at 2:24 pm
she’s just that girl
@ivanmamic955
January 24, 2024 at 2:24 pm
just love her
@daviferreiracoura784
January 24, 2024 at 2:35 pm
The og it girl
@monasmith512
January 24, 2024 at 2:41 pm
I love the Raybans 🤷🏻♀
@sumi4210
January 24, 2024 at 2:41 pm
❤
@kaansensoy5441
January 24, 2024 at 2:44 pm
Finally an ACTUAL style icon!