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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ayla zhang
November 30, 2020 at 7:52 pm
ITS HERE
Jurnee Navarro
November 30, 2020 at 7:52 pm
IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS ONE !!!!!😍😍😍🥺
Caitlyn Perales
November 30, 2020 at 7:52 pm
one sad thing is about how politics has changed our lives and views of people.
bb
November 30, 2020 at 7:52 pm
her outfit reminds me of my gRoOvy~ art teacher 😳✨
OG Zed
November 30, 2020 at 7:52 pm
Love new billie
Jonoo
November 30, 2020 at 7:52 pm
Who’s here before this gets over 10 million views?
picassio
November 30, 2020 at 7:52 pm
Glad to see her stay humble
Mimi F
November 30, 2020 at 7:52 pm
She looks so much happier
Daylin Perez
November 30, 2020 at 7:52 pm
Billie. You got your wish. Biden won!!!
Biden 2020 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Kristel Kokoneshi
November 30, 2020 at 7:52 pm
Finaly yasss
Gabriel B
November 30, 2020 at 7:52 pm
lets get this trending
Susana Gómez Giraldo
November 30, 2020 at 7:52 pm
I just simply love her. The end.
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November 30, 2020 at 7:52 pm
I will die… If billie will get married..cause I will not able to control my jealous over that guy 😢😢😭💚💚
Marlena Formoso
November 30, 2020 at 7:52 pm
this is my favorite part of the year
Bea Schambeck
November 30, 2020 at 7:52 pm
She is perfection!
Zendaya My planet
November 30, 2020 at 7:52 pm
Ouff my heart 🥺❤️
Camila_ Cabello_03
November 30, 2020 at 7:52 pm
Love Billie sooo much💚💚
Babiewraith
November 30, 2020 at 7:52 pm
I’m not a fan of billie but i like watching these she is a pretty good person
I’m just not into her music yknow
iris
November 30, 2020 at 7:52 pm
I’m so proud of her, it’s so beautiful seeing how she’s getting better and more confident and blooming, that’s just….wow billie we love you so much 💚
Natalie P
November 30, 2020 at 7:52 pm
AHHH BEEN WAITING FOR THISSS
Dayliz Marie
November 30, 2020 at 7:52 pm
hi
Savannah Shannon
November 30, 2020 at 7:52 pm
i can feel her positive energy through the screen i feel like she is definitely an old soul
Maria Qadri
November 30, 2020 at 7:52 pm
Her personality and growth changes so much in four years it’s like looking at different versions of Billie!
GIACY
November 30, 2020 at 7:52 pm
My pool drowned today 😭😢
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November 30, 2020 at 7:53 pm
Not to be a simp, but Billie as a human is so pure and genuine, I really can’t imagine her as a friend and even less as a partner for life.