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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Denise
October 26, 2020 at 4:12 pm
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October 26, 2020 at 4:12 pm
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October 26, 2020 at 4:13 pm
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October 26, 2020 at 4:13 pm
Me: huh, it hasn’t even been a year since the last interview, understandable
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debbalt
October 26, 2020 at 4:20 pm
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October 26, 2020 at 4:25 pm
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October 26, 2020 at 4:38 pm
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October 26, 2020 at 4:39 pm
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October 26, 2020 at 4:40 pm
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October 26, 2020 at 4:43 pm
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October 26, 2020 at 4:46 pm
Just because you’re a comedian, doesn’t mean you have to insert a joke into every line you say..
Miriam Green
October 26, 2020 at 4:48 pm
Why would we not guess “premise” when you then gave the actual definition? Assume your audience is smart.
Hayley Hallissey - Green
October 26, 2020 at 5:06 pm
don’t be shy post billies year 4
TheSwedishJen
October 26, 2020 at 5:08 pm
Tight 5 means something very different in the rugby world
femaletrouble
October 26, 2020 at 5:13 pm
She has the voice of a cartoon butterfly and I could listen to it forever.
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October 26, 2020 at 5:17 pm
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October 26, 2020 at 5:19 pm
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Hans Solos
October 26, 2020 at 5:21 pm
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RIXRADvidz
October 26, 2020 at 7:22 pm
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Ivy Lives Life
October 26, 2020 at 5:27 pm
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October 26, 2020 at 6:02 pm
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October 26, 2020 at 6:31 pm
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October 26, 2020 at 6:32 pm
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October 26, 2020 at 6:55 pm
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October 26, 2020 at 7:21 pm
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