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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Senada Pasic
December 10, 2020 at 7:40 pm
He should try acting . He has real movie star looks, unlike most misfits in the movie biz.
shmib
December 10, 2020 at 7:41 pm
why is no one talking ab the fact that the thumbnail says “candian” instead of “canadian” lmfao
Hannah Grace
December 10, 2020 at 7:42 pm
i wished he talked about the dirty shwa 😂
niusha
December 10, 2020 at 7:42 pm
ahh the go train. only the best people know the iconic go train in toronto
• Phr0gEm0 •
December 10, 2020 at 7:42 pm
Did not know that Shawn was Candian😳😃😏✨
Adyson Enriquez
December 10, 2020 at 7:44 pm
Lol Pickering town center used to be good but now everyone goes to Oshawa centre
-livvy-
December 10, 2020 at 7:45 pm
it’s so crazy to see how far shawn has come 🥺
Jamie Capistrano
December 10, 2020 at 7:46 pm
LMAO at the “Candian” typo on the thumbnail.
losa sakarosa
December 10, 2020 at 7:46 pm
He’s so Canadian
Kimberley Truong
December 10, 2020 at 7:47 pm
Pioneer Village is such a tb
Anj jo
December 10, 2020 at 7:48 pm
SHAWN MENDES WENT TO PIONEER VILLAGE STFU NO WAY
Kairy Veneret
December 10, 2020 at 7:48 pm
So cute ❤😍😍
What Soever
December 10, 2020 at 7:50 pm
I really like when he says ‘i love being canadian’. That is so canadian 😭😂
Sofia Rain Salas
December 10, 2020 at 7:50 pm
He has beautiful hair!!!
Sierra Roselyn
December 10, 2020 at 7:50 pm
I love being Canadian
MFTW
December 10, 2020 at 7:50 pm
Accurate
Mary Elizabeth
December 10, 2020 at 7:52 pm
i love candian slang
Brianna Huff
December 10, 2020 at 7:52 pm
how can someone b SO FINE 😻
Reddberry
December 10, 2020 at 7:52 pm
Ajax sound zo bad the dutch word club is aaaaajaks
Sophie Detorie
December 10, 2020 at 7:53 pm
HE’S CANADIAN?????????
Steph H.
December 10, 2020 at 7:53 pm
as a Canadian. I cant believe we are the only ones who say Mickey and 26 . darts too LOL … canadien slang is fun
Vidhi Dalwadi
December 10, 2020 at 7:53 pm
His hairrrrr🥺
Kairy Veneret
December 10, 2020 at 7:53 pm
❤❤❤✨✨
BlobBlubCheezy YT
December 10, 2020 at 7:54 pm
Basic personilty