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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Paulina Paez
November 11, 2020 at 5:37 pm
BILLIE EILISH INTERVIEW PLIS 😞😭😭
carter jones
November 11, 2020 at 5:42 pm
*please give us the interview that’s the only reason im still subbed*
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November 11, 2020 at 5:42 pm
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Kaylee Logan
November 11, 2020 at 5:53 pm
very interesting & fun to watch ❤️
Harry Kek
November 11, 2020 at 5:55 pm
Superb! Totally enjoyable
Air Quotes
November 11, 2020 at 5:56 pm
This video is fantastic
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November 11, 2020 at 5:57 pm
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ana DianaDian
November 11, 2020 at 6:07 pm
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me me
November 11, 2020 at 6:08 pm
Billie. Eilish. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE
Edit: PLEASE
DioneN
November 11, 2020 at 6:09 pm
It must have been so scary for those models to wear those original pieces in the movies…I’d be terrified to even touch them. It was interesting to hear how they were protected. And I adore Raissa’s videos on historical accuracy in movies!
Vanessa Acosta Hernández
November 11, 2020 at 6:10 pm
yes raissa
åell • plåz
November 11, 2020 at 6:11 pm
Ok it’s been long enough time for the interview
MultiEquations
November 11, 2020 at 6:20 pm
Please bring her back for more videos!
Curious World
November 11, 2020 at 6:21 pm
I’d be interested in her thoughts on ‘Phantom Thread’.
nati sanz
November 11, 2020 at 6:35 pm
fabulous, informative video!
Ananya Bhatt
November 11, 2020 at 6:39 pm
POST BILLIE’S INTERVIEW!!!!!
Peyton grace
November 11, 2020 at 6:49 pm
BRO POST THE BILLIE ONE ALREADY
ea Ps ToyClea
November 11, 2020 at 6:55 pm
2:44 Beautiful 💋💋love u💋💋
MrMilu
November 11, 2020 at 6:57 pm
If only this historian (!) did the bare MINIMUM to learn to pronounce 80% of designer’s (Italian) names. I mean that would be her job. Gianni???????? wtf
Abigail Park
November 11, 2020 at 7:02 pm
Yeah, Yves Saint Laurent was not creating under the name of Dior because he got fired.
Richard Blackwell
November 11, 2020 at 7:07 pm
She’s adorable 😍
Alias Ally
November 11, 2020 at 7:14 pm
You should invite Bernadette Banner!
Cam delete
November 11, 2020 at 7:23 pm
I need to know where she got that shirt! I love it!
DudeBattery
November 11, 2020 at 7:27 pm
where’s the billie eilish video
ck F HahnNick
November 11, 2020 at 7:43 pm
10:43 has the best 😍💋 💝💖❤️