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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siti aleeya maisarah
August 5, 2021 at 6:54 pm
this comment section are the real problem. everyone throw words at these models without knowing their real strugglees. but when they do speak out pointing out the reality in modelling world, people take these as a joke. they do this to support their life despite circumstances theyre facing. dont just assume anything you saw on the internet. beauty standards? THEYre the one who have to face those standards to support theirself. stop acting like youre in everyone’s shoe
Ty R Modeling Agency
August 5, 2021 at 6:55 pm
The age limit, the lack of melanin, the measurement limits must go. The obsession with youth with sexualizing EVERYTHING must go. The body shaming and selection process of models chosen must be transformed. Runways & magazines must transform. So that the world can follow suit. I plan to do just that through my Modeling Agency!
Ty R Modeling Agency
August 5, 2021 at 6:57 pm
Thank you to whatever team at Vogue thats creating this type of content. It is needed. Let’s up the contribution to create the change so badly needed in the Fashion Industry.
Débora Liz
August 5, 2021 at 6:59 pm
e é por isso que a Cultura Organizacional é tão essencial para as empresas! yeeeeeeh!
ji yun kim
August 5, 2021 at 7:00 pm
soo jooooo
Vladimir Janic
August 5, 2021 at 7:02 pm
Every job has its own criteria. Not everyone can be a successful psychologist, actor, biologist…and that, of course, includes job of a model. And if you don’t get a job it doesn’t mean that that job is racistic or sexistic, it just means you’re not fit for it.
It’s not like you can write, for example, to Cate Blanchet and ask her to be her assistant, and if she declines, you say that she hates you or is sexist and racist, she just, for some reasons, does not want that.
PS: Don’t be a narcissist.
Ghosta Gee
August 5, 2021 at 7:02 pm
Ultimately in an industry built essentially on image: “Money talks”. The biggest buyers are still wealthy Caucasians! Deal with it and move on! Stop demanding validation! Just stop! Learn to do you!
lala lopez
August 5, 2021 at 7:05 pm
The fact that this video includes women that aren’t in the beauty standards, and then Bella Hadid and Kaia who are perfect!! I mean this is so wrong.
Celebrities Then And Now
August 5, 2021 at 7:08 pm
Marielle Hadid & Alana Hadid’s younger half-sister, Gigi Hadid’s little sister and Anwar Hadid’s big sister.
J. Laycraft
August 5, 2021 at 7:08 pm
Let’s be honest, Kaia Gerber should not have been given any time whatsoever in this video on issues of diversity, representation, and prejudice in the fashion industry.
Leona Salinas
August 5, 2021 at 7:18 pm
I love that Vogue posts this type of stuff, but they dont really follow through and they are still known for photoshop 🙁
neva kaplan
August 5, 2021 at 7:19 pm
i didn’t realised that this video released today wow
Bri Terry
August 5, 2021 at 7:21 pm
Great so we all agree different colored and different sized people should be represented… now when yall gonna have models with acne and stretch marks cus even diverse models have to have “perfect” skin when we all know 99% of people don’t.
Barbsy de
August 5, 2021 at 7:23 pm
Repentance cleanses the heart, enlightens the sense, and prepares the human soul for the reception of Christ, as he immediately adds, For the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand. … It is said, of Christ, as The Kingdom of God is within you.
mwabaaa
August 5, 2021 at 7:24 pm
I was a bit confused as to why they didn’t have more people of colour not just models but photographers and editors and creative directors in this video and why the white girls are talking about this like Kaia. Like it’s good you’re talking about it but like what are you doing?
Mr Lionwool
August 5, 2021 at 7:33 pm
Bella Hadid = plastic fantastic 💯🛠
Dilan _
August 5, 2021 at 7:33 pm
I just read Bella hadid and immediately clicked on this video?
Melisa C.
August 5, 2021 at 7:34 pm
Soo joo just looking for a reason to call someone racist. They asked if I had an accent. Ok?
bree
August 5, 2021 at 7:38 pm
Bella sounds so much like Gigi
antonia stan
August 5, 2021 at 7:41 pm
bella te amooo
Ke
August 5, 2021 at 7:44 pm
Just because some models are well known doesn’t mean they didn’t have negative experiences with the industry, stop assuming. If y’all going to judge every time vogue post about stuff like this then stop watching them !
Lili C
August 5, 2021 at 7:44 pm
The irony of Bella Hadid talking about representation when she is arguably the most privileged model ever. Nice one vogue
Sarah Peart
August 5, 2021 at 7:48 pm
The comment section here is disappointing, can nobody acknowledge the positives steps that are being taken here? Vogue is trying to move forward. It is like a hornets nest in these comments. You try run a magazine and please everyone