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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Tejas
May 31, 2021 at 6:50 pm
Felt like I was in a Masters Class.
Gpaderx
May 31, 2021 at 6:50 pm
3:18 “just a dumb actor”
Hey John, you’re not dumb okay?
Jack James
May 31, 2021 at 6:52 pm
CIA John says what?
VISWA DON
May 31, 2021 at 6:56 pm
Just watched this movie in IMAX preview, it’s said in the intro that this movie is not optimised for IMAX but at the if the credits before the movie ends it’s says “Optimised for IMAX”😂😂😂 i believe is that IMAX analogue audio works but it’s in you choice weather to watch it or not on imax. Just here to warn you that’s all.
Rachel May
May 31, 2021 at 6:58 pm
This opening scene was filmed in my hometown of Akron, NY!! Love seeing our little Main St. on the big screen! 🙂
Camden 6969
May 31, 2021 at 6:59 pm
If I see one more Jim-Office reference, I’m going to go insane.
ChrisTheCreed
May 31, 2021 at 7:01 pm
The first one was great. The second one was great. If they push for a third one again John and you say no to directing/writing, I will just have to assume it will not be great. Thank you for these movies!
Alex Weiner
May 31, 2021 at 7:02 pm
You can tell John is a humble dude because that’s a great shot at 9:20 and John could of took all the credit for it, but he admitted it wasn’t supposed to happen
THE ADDICTED ONE
May 31, 2021 at 7:04 pm
hey idiot!!! tweedledumbass
~Dwight
Mr. G.
May 31, 2021 at 7:05 pm
*That creature is real. We had to train it.*
I freaking KNEW it!!
Superlative
May 31, 2021 at 7:05 pm
I 100% thought the police car was CG
THE ADDICTED ONE
May 31, 2021 at 7:09 pm
not everyone cares about jim’s new job in quiet whatever
Alex
May 31, 2021 at 7:10 pm
yasssss
White Knight Pictures
May 31, 2021 at 7:13 pm
Okay, I think John is one of my new favorite film directors, such a talented and creative guy.
Franco Barrera
May 31, 2021 at 7:16 pm
Mr. Krasinski, PLEASE direct/write more films. You’re great, and we need people like you making films!
Rohail Aamir
May 31, 2021 at 7:16 pm
His next project better be Threat Level Midnight
George Serrano
May 31, 2021 at 7:16 pm
John needs to get nominated for best new director and win
Claudia Horton
May 31, 2021 at 7:19 pm
I need a John and Jordan Peele collaboration on something
Kyzer Batiste
May 31, 2021 at 7:23 pm
JK is on his way to becoming a legendary film director/writer/actor/producer ..🤲🏿🏆🌹
Psyclonus
May 31, 2021 at 7:25 pm
Wow, the video just abruptly ended mid speech
Joe Smith
May 31, 2021 at 7:28 pm
John Krasinski is the new Steven Spielberg. The torch has been passed.
TheJeanean
May 31, 2021 at 7:29 pm
I appreciate that the character GTFO when that thing hit the car instead of just standing there staring like a dumb dumb.
Urbanite2008
May 31, 2021 at 7:30 pm
Hard to comprehend how someone can be so handsome, talented and funny all at the same time.
colaboytje
May 31, 2021 at 7:40 pm
1 stitch? I saw at least 3.
Rex Stiger
May 31, 2021 at 7:53 pm
These “Break Downs” are fascinating and really help connect with the movie making process and all involved. Love it!