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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MohShiZiro
September 14, 2021 at 6:44 pm
This video was nice kill time for sure do more of these were actors react to other actors doing impression of them like Danzel Washington!!!
Jean Lemay
September 14, 2021 at 6:48 pm
Bill Is the best troll ever!
Madrigal E
September 14, 2021 at 6:53 pm
He’s 90???
Aaryan Bhardwaj
September 14, 2021 at 6:53 pm
Hey Mr Shatner, when are you gonna be on Mike and Jay’s YouTube podcast?
yo shi
September 14, 2021 at 6:59 pm
seth’s impression is marvellous, even his toupee is on spot!
Inverness Fan
September 14, 2021 at 7:02 pm
Good comedy.
Manti Core
September 14, 2021 at 7:02 pm
He’s a….child! (animates)
Russell Beattie
September 14, 2021 at 7:03 pm
I adore William Shatner. I’m not a trekie, he’s just fantastic.
Stephen Lafferty
September 14, 2021 at 7:04 pm
“You’re beginning to annoy me, Max!”
123612100
September 14, 2021 at 7:05 pm
You should have made him watch a whole redlettermedia video.
Manintheboxjunkie
September 14, 2021 at 7:12 pm
He’s oblivious, these impressions are spot on.
joeyconservative
September 14, 2021 at 7:16 pm
Jason Alexander should play William Shatner’s son in the next Star Trek
Hydrus Noir
September 14, 2021 at 7:16 pm
Tonight, on Rescue 911! There thats my impression.
Briar Bear
September 14, 2021 at 7:21 pm
of course he doesn’t. Bill isn’t one for genuine self-deprecation.
Michael Gaughan
September 14, 2021 at 7:23 pm
Poor Max
Malikon
September 14, 2021 at 7:26 pm
Legend
john grace
September 14, 2021 at 7:27 pm
Ah Kirk, my old friend. Do you know the Klingon proverb that tells us revenge is a dish that is best served cold? It is very cold in space
Elisa Celino
September 14, 2021 at 7:29 pm
This video just made my day HAHAHAHAAHAH Thank you, Shatner!
John S.
September 14, 2021 at 7:33 pm
Come now Bill, these guys are not trying to do a one-to-one mimicry of you…they’re doing comedic exaggerations of your acting and speaking style. In any case I hope I look and sound that good at 90.
Sandy Freyman
September 14, 2021 at 7:35 pm
It’s funny because people mega exaggerate his pauses lol 😆 and I guess he uses his hands I never noticed. Honestly my son use to do an impression of him too, or was he? Maybe he just kind of acted like him. That Kevin guy has his voice down pat, but not the moves. People adore shatner that’s why they do him. 👍 Lol
Daniel Bridle
September 14, 2021 at 7:38 pm
Love the respect he has for Chris👌🖖
007stopjockin
September 14, 2021 at 7:40 pm
This was hilarious LOL
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Boost
September 14, 2021 at 7:40 pm
William Shatner should really go on that RedLetterMedia podcast
Them Ustar
September 14, 2021 at 7:48 pm
C’mon, William, these are spot on ~ be a good sport like Christopher Walken and Robert DeNiro and just enjoy it for the homage it is!
TheNukewarfare2
September 14, 2021 at 7:49 pm
My Shatner impression will now include the phrase, “Max, you’re beginning to annoy me.”