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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5ive8ight
June 7, 2021 at 4:01 pm
𝐈𝐌 𝐒𝐔𝐁𝐁𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐓𝐎 𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐘𝐎𝐍𝐄 𝐖𝐇𝐎 𝐋𝐈𝐊𝐄𝐒 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐒𝐔𝐁 𝐓𝐎 𝐌𝐄 𝐁𝐀𝐂𝐊…
Tiny Canadian
June 7, 2021 at 4:03 pm
This guy ruined Ghostbusters and then he blame alt-righter for his bad movie. I have zero respect for this guy
Jacob
June 7, 2021 at 4:17 pm
Bridesmaid and spy are his only good /decent movies
Harland Williams Johnston
June 7, 2021 at 4:04 pm
Bridesmaids is a classic and one of the funniest movies I’ve ever seen. Love the movie and the performances especially Kristen Wiig and Melissa McCarthy. I really want a sequel to it but as years passed by I feel like this movie doesn’t really need a sequel. One movie is already enough, no need for more 😁😁
Travis Lowe
June 7, 2021 at 4:04 pm
Everyone loves this scene! Bridesmaid 2 please
Masada1911
June 7, 2021 at 4:06 pm
I really don’t understand why they gave Ghostbusters to him
Sarah Noonchester
June 7, 2021 at 4:07 pm
“You doooooo?” Iconic.
Цецилия Самойловна
June 7, 2021 at 4:07 pm
I love love Bridesmaids. I can watch this over and over, can never get sick of it.
Financial Shinanigan
June 7, 2021 at 4:10 pm
Kristen Wiig: retail Investors trying to get rich
Mitch: Not today!
THE SARAH BLANC
June 7, 2021 at 4:17 pm
my favourite film EVEERRRR and this scene is ICONIC!!
amabeauty92
June 7, 2021 at 4:18 pm
Just realized I’ve been pronouncing his last name wrong for over a decade.
amabeauty92
June 7, 2021 at 4:18 pm
Also I quote, “Help me, I’m poor!” once a week.
Kevin
June 7, 2021 at 4:25 pm
Is Paul Feig turning into John Waters xD
Kyla Estoya
June 7, 2021 at 4:26 pm
He’s so wholesome 🙂
RenPenov
June 7, 2021 at 4:46 pm
Are you an appliance, lmao <3
just a troll
June 7, 2021 at 4:49 pm
This, the Heat and Spy are such awesome hilarious movies
Julie Black
June 7, 2021 at 4:55 pm
Omg this came out 10 years ago. I feel so old lol
TRIBE OF MENTORS
June 7, 2021 at 5:07 pm
*The mistake we make in life is believing we have time*
— kobe Bryant 🙏
Tara
June 7, 2021 at 5:13 pm
He’s brilliant 👌
Bird Person
June 7, 2021 at 5:23 pm
Paul Feig is A creeper lol
Arslan Sagin
June 7, 2021 at 5:30 pm
10 year anniversary of nogoodfimmaking for this person.
Marzia D.
June 7, 2021 at 5:32 pm
I quote this scene at least once a month 😂
We Love Libraries
June 7, 2021 at 5:53 pm
Not that funny a movie
js7dragon
June 7, 2021 at 5:57 pm
flop opinion
pgp
June 7, 2021 at 6:44 pm
Kirsten is pure gold
Anja Abi Nader
June 7, 2021 at 7:20 pm
His laugh sounds like Seth Rogan
SIF
June 7, 2021 at 7:47 pm
He has a nice looking tie