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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Matilda00
August 9, 2022 at 4:29 pm
She is such a bully!!!
Imane Mourady
August 9, 2022 at 4:31 pm
You HAVE to do Aishwarya Ray next, she had amazing moments specially at Cannes
Noey
August 9, 2022 at 4:32 pm
The greatest of all time. An absolute inspiration She will be sorely missed.
Kwasi Pierre
August 9, 2022 at 4:43 pm
Watch her skin tone during the years,she obviously bleaching her skin 💯💪🏽
Daniel Perez
August 9, 2022 at 4:50 pm
A queen. An inspiration. An icon. Strength. Grace. Beauty inside and out. Our Champion, Serena! 🤩🤩🤩
India Bliss
August 9, 2022 at 4:54 pm
GOAT
Guadalupe Knippen
August 9, 2022 at 4:56 pm
Fabulous!
onyx081
August 9, 2022 at 4:56 pm
How could they leave out her 2002 US Open catsuit? That is her most iconic look on the court imo
Donnie Brasco
August 9, 2022 at 5:09 pm
2002 world cup winner france… americans…
Aplikasi Online
August 9, 2022 at 5:22 pm
Good
يوميات وائل وزوجته
August 9, 2022 at 6:09 pm
Yes❤️❤️
jvn328
August 9, 2022 at 6:10 pm
I cant believe she retires. I wish i had the money to travel to new york to watch her at the last tournament, us open
Rawan Jahjah
August 9, 2022 at 6:12 pm
France didn’t win the World Cup in 2002, Brazil did. it could’ve been edited out..
laylah li
August 9, 2022 at 6:22 pm
I’m sorry, not sorry, can’t stop looking at her ARMS in all these pictures. GOAT biceps.😭
Рубен Ордян
August 9, 2022 at 6:33 pm
Super cool stars world tennis!!!!!!
Sarah Gordino
August 9, 2022 at 6:40 pm
Iconic
Мари А
August 9, 2022 at 6:43 pm
Brother williams
Leopard-King
August 9, 2022 at 6:56 pm
Congratulations on your announcement and good luck on the next phase of your life Champ. 🍾
Paris Milan
August 9, 2022 at 7:00 pm
How could her ICONIC 2002 US Open Black Lycra Catsuit not be included?!
Willie Jones
August 9, 2022 at 7:13 pm
I’m so sad but she is giving us all the necessary time to cope with this announcement. Thank you Serena! Too emotional for more words right now.
Bruce E
August 9, 2022 at 7:36 pm
Third photo is Serena at Indian Wells in 1999, when she beat Graf in the final (and wore a knee patch), not the US Open (although dress the same)
Ida Vaughan
August 9, 2022 at 7:52 pm
Beautiful