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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Garuna
September 23, 2020 at 4:29 pm
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September 23, 2020 at 4:34 pm
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September 23, 2020 at 5:23 pm
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September 23, 2020 at 4:36 pm
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September 23, 2020 at 4:40 pm
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September 23, 2020 at 4:54 pm
Man, they both have had a lot of trauma in their childhood. Didn’t really realize that.
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September 23, 2020 at 5:00 pm
You should do an analysis on the book/ series “Normal People” – I can wait
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September 23, 2020 at 5:05 pm
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September 23, 2020 at 5:12 pm
I wish they had included the part at the end of Endgame when Peter sees Alternate Timeline Gamora. It really showed the growth of her character to contrast the bubbles scene vs. all the way back to “Guardians 1” Gamora who responds to tenderness with harsh violence and can’t even fathom that this was her alternate timeline boyfriend.
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September 23, 2020 at 5:13 pm
Healthy relationship?
Nope!
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September 23, 2020 at 5:19 pm
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September 23, 2020 at 5:25 pm
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Tamera Farly
September 23, 2020 at 5:27 pm
Couples I Would Love to See Them Analyze:
1. Brooke and Lucas (One Tree Hill)
2. Clark and Lana (Smallville)
3. Barney and Robin (HIMYM)
4. Hyde and Jackie (That’s 70 Show)
5. Dan and Blair (Gossip Girl)
6. Maya and Lucas (Girl Meets World)
I picked couples that didn’t end up together because I’m curious if things could have worked out between these couples and what they could have done differently.
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September 23, 2020 at 5:30 pm
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September 23, 2020 at 7:40 pm
Everyone could use a therapist
Genevieve
September 23, 2020 at 5:35 pm
These are always really interesting!
Justanotherconsumer
September 23, 2020 at 5:36 pm
Other relationships that might be amusing or illuminating:
Han and Leia (Star Wars)
Rick and Elsa (Casablanca)
Sterling and Lana (Archer)
Hughie and Annie (The Boys)
Logan/Jean/Scott (X-Men)
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September 23, 2020 at 5:37 pm
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September 23, 2020 at 5:39 pm
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September 23, 2020 at 6:22 pm
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Johana Ruiz
September 23, 2020 at 6:27 pm
Yes and these keep coming! Love these two 😀
Marie
September 23, 2020 at 6:29 pm
Let’s do Nick and Jess on New Girl
Or Schmidt and CeCe
Marie
September 23, 2020 at 6:30 pm
Or Winston and Aly! Maybe an analysis of how healthy/unhealthy these relationships were and who exemplified security among them
Arnav Gupta
September 23, 2020 at 6:34 pm
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September 23, 2020 at 6:41 pm
I really like these two (Laura and Zach). I started watching their reviews cautiously, but now I’m really interested.
Johnny Arreola
September 23, 2020 at 6:47 pm
Please please do black widow and hulk
brotherdandy
September 23, 2020 at 7:15 pm
Please do Isa and Molly.
Egg Boy
September 23, 2020 at 7:40 pm
Well at least her father likes him