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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@kathrynbellerose6216
August 15, 2024 at 10:19 pm
Just beautiful and classy.
@simple_naildesigns
August 15, 2024 at 11:10 pm
She’s beautiful ❤
@mathus9769
August 16, 2024 at 1:34 am
My style has always been quite Asian..
@moi7654
August 16, 2024 at 1:47 am
She is a Queen best show and community
@rfqx6o
August 16, 2024 at 1:47 am
Hello
@user-yb3ik1nm1x
August 16, 2024 at 2:13 am
My favourite show❤️ got me through some tough times… thanks for being you Lily!
@bieni1690
August 16, 2024 at 2:21 am
Emily’s Kleidung ist in der Serie immer so cool. 👍
@mihirkumar2887
August 16, 2024 at 2:25 am
She looks fab !
@labakes1389
August 16, 2024 at 4:07 am
It’s giving boring 🥱 sorry
@산림치유
August 16, 2024 at 4:36 am
So stylish and beautiful❤
@lunaloutfy
August 16, 2024 at 5:05 am
Her natural beauty and humility is what makes me love her! 😭❤️
@laurarepetti3449
August 16, 2024 at 5:21 am
Beautiful Lily 🖤✨
@irene-kj3jf
August 16, 2024 at 6:18 am
Lily ❤❤❤❤
@lilacchocolate
August 16, 2024 at 7:12 am
Gorgeous!!! 👏☺💕
@Catarinast
August 16, 2024 at 7:35 am
She is ICONIC ❤
@Love-gx8ul
August 16, 2024 at 7:59 am
She’s so uniquely beautiful and literally one of the most beautiful woman in hollywood
@jjwatson00
August 16, 2024 at 8:20 am
she’s so insanely beautiful!!!
@roselynmvm
August 16, 2024 at 11:21 am
This is the best I’ve seen her. Personally not a fan of her outfits in the show, she usually looks better outside the show, but this textured black dress is another level. Like, up high over there. Maybe she had a different stylist before. This is sophisticated and glamorous. Stay here please.
@edena2769
August 16, 2024 at 12:07 pm
Such a beautiful young lady ❤
@helentsokana
August 16, 2024 at 12:30 pm
She is a sweetheart ❤
@yensly6449
August 16, 2024 at 12:35 pm
Audrey Hepburn if she was in her 30s in the 2020s
@imkongsanglaao8095
August 16, 2024 at 1:29 pm
Love you Emily
@remyila2785
August 16, 2024 at 1:46 pm
She’s very elegant ❤
@luishuitron6189
August 16, 2024 at 1:57 pm
All the money they make, and all the time they had, this is what they are giving us?? 5 episodes that dont even last an hour. such a rip off.
@angb1672
August 16, 2024 at 3:24 pm
Why chop hair off??