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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Aisadal
December 22, 2021 at 5:00 pm
Eyyy, it’s cool we finally got bakers in this series! 😄
Key
December 22, 2021 at 5:21 pm
Literally 99% won’t see this but Whoever sees this have a good day and stay safe ❤️
Jon Roy
December 22, 2021 at 5:28 pm
“Who knew being judgmental was gonna pay off for me in the long run” hahah. Great job VF for getting an awesome person for this new segment. I’m sure her business will get a boost too
Larissa Leite
December 22, 2021 at 5:32 pm
I really liked the Chef, her food must be really delicious cuz we can see how much love she has for cooking
Elliott Partridge
December 22, 2021 at 5:42 pm
Why do Americans rename everything? It’s the Great British Bake Off, and it’s brilliant.
b3z3jm3nny
December 22, 2021 at 5:51 pm
Cause of preexisting trademarks
Air Quotes
December 22, 2021 at 5:42 pm
That big night pasta dinner is making my arteries hurt
challen dobbs
December 22, 2021 at 5:47 pm
Love this chef. She reminds me of Rosie O’Donnell a bit. And I don’t mean that in a bad way, I love Rosie! Cool vid.
Air Quotes
December 22, 2021 at 5:50 pm
I was thinking that too.
Ration
December 22, 2021 at 5:50 pm
She’s funny as f lol
Leonie Wierenga
December 22, 2021 at 6:07 pm
PENNYYYYY
Jason B
December 22, 2021 at 6:15 pm
I’m surprised she didn’t keep saying “needs more rum.”
Leonie Wierenga
December 22, 2021 at 6:07 pm
to everyone who likes Penny; she also does the three levels & ingredient swap shows on epicurious !!!
Sean Rump
December 22, 2021 at 6:09 pm
The pause before “who’s cleaning that up “ 😭😭😭
v1d300
December 22, 2021 at 6:10 pm
I need to watch Chocolat again, I clearly did not understand that movie as she did.
tr00th
December 22, 2021 at 6:13 pm
“I wanna know their dealer is” – 😂
JessMay
December 22, 2021 at 6:20 pm
I know she didn’t just come for the Great British Bake Off. Not today love x
Debra
December 22, 2021 at 6:29 pm
I love this woman!!
Tina Serrano
December 22, 2021 at 6:30 pm
Chef Penny!! 🙌🏼
Fajr
December 22, 2021 at 6:43 pm
the one and only booze queen chef penny
Alice
December 22, 2021 at 6:56 pm
It’s called bake off!
Benjamín Prieto Palacios
December 22, 2021 at 6:58 pm
what a cool video, I do have a craving for cake now though
Lindsay Daly
December 22, 2021 at 7:01 pm
This woman is ruthless in the best way hahah golden commentary, especially on the Hallmark stuff 💀