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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Evan Williams
June 24, 2020 at 4:31 pm
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June 24, 2020 at 6:26 pm
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Larry
June 24, 2020 at 4:35 pm
that was so wholesome
Lindsey Miller
June 24, 2020 at 4:37 pm
I just wanted to come here and ask the Australians why they call Sprite “Lemonade” 🤔🤔🤔
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June 24, 2020 at 4:40 pm
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Lisa Swann
June 24, 2020 at 5:22 pm
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June 24, 2020 at 7:49 pm
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June 24, 2020 at 4:37 pm
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Moon Knight
June 24, 2020 at 4:38 pm
We don’t claim him anymore in Nz thooooo
fivecheekybuttons
June 24, 2020 at 5:04 pm
Can I ask why? Like did he do something or is it his acting or?
Archibald Plays
June 24, 2020 at 4:41 pm
Old James McAvoy looking better than ever 🙂
Callie Masters
June 24, 2020 at 4:42 pm
He looks more like Richard Burton every day.
Rishabh Rawat
June 24, 2020 at 4:44 pm
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June 24, 2020 at 4:48 pm
You can claim him aussies
frolickinglions
June 24, 2020 at 7:54 pm
Pass. Although I love his manly voice.
Greg Reed
June 24, 2020 at 4:57 pm
Dude man… Russell is turning into the Aussie Lebowski! But that’s just my opinion man.
NCT illichi
June 24, 2020 at 5:28 pm
I love how Aussies have a separate name for ACDC
Matthew Smith
June 24, 2020 at 5:28 pm
His deadpan explanation of the origins of the phrase “Budgie Smuggler” is surprisingly informative and riotously funny. 06:08
Iv0rySh0es
June 24, 2020 at 5:44 pm
Ron Swanson and Russell Crowe both have very unexpected giggles for their deep voices.
Michelle Foong
June 24, 2020 at 5:46 pm
“Up Yourself… That is what I am” 😂
Em
June 24, 2020 at 6:19 pm
OH MY GOD ITS RUSSEL CROWE!
Wayward Mind
June 24, 2020 at 6:25 pm
Why’s he doing New Zealand slang when we could have had Taika Waititi or Peter Jackson for those?
Paula MO
June 24, 2020 at 6:46 pm
Isn’t Russell a well known racist?
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June 24, 2020 at 6:50 pm
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bentan
June 24, 2020 at 6:52 pm
Are you not entertained?
Qi Pan
June 24, 2020 at 7:01 pm
‘Making movies, making songs, fighting around the world!’
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June 24, 2020 at 7:07 pm
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Mr Big
June 24, 2020 at 7:09 pm
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June 24, 2020 at 7:18 pm
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TheHoustonSkeptic
June 24, 2020 at 7:28 pm
Russell crowe looks like Kurt Russell now
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June 24, 2020 at 7:31 pm
Beached as