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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Lucia Tantin
February 9, 2022 at 5:01 pm
Lol. These always make me laugh
jeevi hayer
February 9, 2022 at 5:06 pm
i love jenny slate
jeevi hayer
February 9, 2022 at 5:07 pm
hey they changed the ‘narrator’ voice
Brooke
February 9, 2022 at 5:11 pm
“Are you worried you don’t know what the truth is?” – Best question I’ve heard on these things.
Brooke
February 9, 2022 at 5:12 pm
They got Bryan Cranston back there manning the lie detector?
M E P H I S T O
February 9, 2022 at 5:16 pm
Me who is watching this at 1:00 pm and 2 finals tommorow: “now this a video for me”
A
February 9, 2022 at 5:20 pm
“Are you concerned that you don’t know the truth?” – This is the best question I’ve heard on the subject.
Aiden's IDK
February 9, 2022 at 5:22 pm
This is not how lie detection works
Casey Angus
February 9, 2022 at 5:29 pm
I’ve never laughed so hard at one of these! I’m dying 🤣 😭 😂 💀
lifeisterrible
February 9, 2022 at 5:30 pm
Jenny’s laugh is like sunshine.
RJ Easy
February 9, 2022 at 5:45 pm
Cut that, cut that, cut that 🤣
Frank Boyce
February 9, 2022 at 7:39 pm
THAT’S WHAT A GHOST SHOULD DO THOUGH
Gazvsagacious
February 9, 2022 at 5:54 pm
I love James Remar’s character of “Richard” in this piece
BrammerHammer23
February 9, 2022 at 5:59 pm
Jenny Slate is low key very attractive.
Codebreaker250
February 9, 2022 at 6:11 pm
*high key
8523wsxc
February 9, 2022 at 6:07 pm
Tammy Larsen is the best Bob’s Burger character.
Todd B.
February 9, 2022 at 6:15 pm
Charlie’s “falling into a doorknob” after this.
Larry F
February 9, 2022 at 6:29 pm
Who are these people?
Abraham Cv
February 9, 2022 at 7:01 pm
This one has got to be one of the funniest ones so far
Caitlyn Jones
February 9, 2022 at 7:07 pm
Am I the only one that heard Sherri Moon Zombie when she said ‘This thing is F***** crazy, man” 🤣
FF7_FAN
February 9, 2022 at 7:28 pm
That second where she questioned her own name 🤣🤣 first for this show I think.