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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TheAwesomeMan730 RELOADED
October 20, 2021 at 4:51 pm
Happy belated birthday to this lady right here
(Which was yesterday)
Abigail Zurita
October 20, 2021 at 5:02 pm
So proud 😢❤❤❤
Coronel, Jayson Kristopher Pablo
October 20, 2021 at 5:19 pm
She is a wonderful and talented actor.. and easily one of my top 5 most gorgeous women..
celia chen
October 20, 2021 at 5:32 pm
She’s incredible in The Red Tent. It’s such a shame it’s not mentioned here.
LoveEilish
October 20, 2021 at 5:37 pm
I wanna see Billie
Isabelle Maria
October 20, 2021 at 5:42 pm
Rebecca is a such good actress , love her 😍
Ollie Shapland
October 20, 2021 at 5:43 pm
Sound gyal
Pablo
October 20, 2021 at 5:48 pm
caramba, eu acho que é a mulher mais bonita do mundo… meu deus.. e excelente atriz
trice
October 20, 2021 at 5:59 pm
LOVE HER SM
Evenstar
October 20, 2021 at 6:02 pm
i love her so much and she deserves all the praise, such a wonderful actress!
Jay's Movie Review
October 20, 2021 at 6:07 pm
Dune can’t come soon enough!
Jonatan Röllin
October 20, 2021 at 6:10 pm
Starkt jobbat! Hade ingen aning om att det var så hårt arbete under Nya Tider. Grymt att se henne komma så långt. Helt klart värd alla stora roller och hoppas att fler kommer. Heja, heja! 😁 🇸🇪
Tim Wilson
October 20, 2021 at 6:11 pm
Wow. What a lovely, articulate. gorgeous lady. English is her second language and yet she’s one of the most articulate people I’ve ever heard. Hugely impressive. I was lucky enough to have been in the front row of the Brooklyn Academy of Music in January 2017 to watch her perform “Never Enough” over and over (and over) again. She sang her heart out live, totally merging with the gal who sang the song on the soundtrack). I loved watching this. And more importantly, listening to this.
V B
October 20, 2021 at 6:59 pm
So eloquent
podkopayeva
October 20, 2021 at 7:12 pm
Her mother is English and Rebecca attended an English speaking primary school so I’d say she’s truly bilingual. Doesn’t make her any less awesome, though. A lovely, articulate lady indeed 🙂
Craven Moorehead
October 20, 2021 at 6:24 pm
Some woke POS trying to make herself look important. Joke
Mr. Brown
October 20, 2021 at 6:26 pm
Doctor Sleep 🎩
Amazing stuff
Niklas Johansson
October 20, 2021 at 6:27 pm
Bra skit !
loglady
October 20, 2021 at 6:28 pm
0:33. 3:10. 3:41
paulina
October 20, 2021 at 6:41 pm
she’s an ICON! can’t wait to see her as lady jessica in dune
Ренаточка К.
October 20, 2021 at 7:06 pm
I’ve already watched this movie. She played great there. And by the way, the film is also very good.
V B
October 20, 2021 at 6:43 pm
Loved her in everything since Rogue Nation. Such a great screen presence and gaze.
paskowitz
October 20, 2021 at 6:53 pm
One of the more underrated actresses out there, but it seems like not for long. I’d love to see her as a villain. She’s got that gorgeous but sharp/cunning look. Could easily see her as a Cersei Lannister type.
Evenstar
October 20, 2021 at 7:28 pm
Watch her in Doctor Sleep. Fantastic villain role.
V B
October 20, 2021 at 6:56 pm
13:10 Holy crap! That scene with Sean Harris in Fallout just became a million times funnier😂😂😂😂
V B
October 20, 2021 at 6:57 pm
She’s wicked😂😂
Loren Z
October 20, 2021 at 7:01 pm
Oh my, I absolutely love the white on white stays & chemise she’s wearing!
Kurt the native warrior
October 20, 2021 at 7:05 pm
Incredibly gracious actress. Humble and educated and beauty along with those eyes. Good lord.
romanerys
October 20, 2021 at 7:06 pm
omg I’m so happy they included the white queen!!