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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Miranda Please
March 17, 2021 at 6:59 pm
“one of my handbags” = oh, you know, just a red croc Hermès BIRKIN
Аружан Джанабаева
March 17, 2021 at 7:00 pm
кто учит английский
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March 17, 2021 at 7:02 pm
Y’all salty for that photo in the video preview💀
24
March 17, 2021 at 7:11 pm
can we talk about the skating rink on her ring finger?
Korinne Ghafari
March 17, 2021 at 7:11 pm
a true ICON! love me some KJ
Just Because
March 17, 2021 at 7:13 pm
What is this woman doing with Corey? That’s what I want to know. He’s annoying, immature, and not even cute
Brianna M
March 17, 2021 at 7:16 pm
“I don’t know what I was thinking sometimes”
Me
Pippippipp
March 17, 2021 at 7:17 pm
Kris looks like she’s in her 40s not gonna lie
Lia Rodriguez
March 17, 2021 at 7:18 pm
I love this woman so much
limacharlieromeo
March 17, 2021 at 7:19 pm
kris is an icon.
Pippippipp
March 17, 2021 at 7:21 pm
you wish you remembered stuff like Kris remembers stuff
King
March 17, 2021 at 7:24 pm
I want nicki to do this😢
Joey Stylez
March 17, 2021 at 7:25 pm
At least a she doesn’t regret her outfits, they were stylish at the time
David Rizo
March 17, 2021 at 7:28 pm
I find it fascinating that Kris had so much style in the 90s but where was that style in season 1 of kuwtk
shmso adedesd
March 17, 2021 at 7:28 pm
i love this oulfits
Patrick Clesen
March 17, 2021 at 7:30 pm
Kris Jenner is literally America’s Momager
B
March 17, 2021 at 7:30 pm
I like kris…boss lady 💕
Mafer Avilés
March 17, 2021 at 7:31 pm
I want to be like her when I grow up
Princess Charming
March 17, 2021 at 7:31 pm
Kris Jenner is a legend ♥️
Robin 7234
March 17, 2021 at 7:32 pm
Okay Prada leather blazer I see you
Fabulous fairy
March 17, 2021 at 7:32 pm
Kris is super mom
She is more stylish than her daughters
❤️❤️
Darryl Brooks
March 17, 2021 at 7:40 pm
If this was Anna Wintour’s decision, I’m worried.
SaraGrazia Passalia
March 17, 2021 at 7:40 pm
Iconic Kris, ahahah, love you
Sophie H
March 17, 2021 at 7:45 pm
I know it sounds stupid because they all have brown eyes but her eyes look exactly like kendals
Mich22
March 17, 2021 at 7:46 pm
if you look closely her face looks so much like khloe