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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vanilla
January 4, 2023 at 2:09 pm
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HSA
January 4, 2023 at 2:11 pm
😂
DongHyun Lee
January 4, 2023 at 2:24 pm
the meaning of diva has gotten twisted.
M
January 4, 2023 at 2:43 pm
eventhough her response is a response of a Diva🤣
larkholland
January 4, 2023 at 3:11 pm
… that’s the point
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January 4, 2023 at 5:16 pm
She was joking.
M
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January 4, 2023 at 7:52 pm
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Abigail
January 4, 2023 at 2:46 pm
am i the only one who thought her over rip is a bit too obvious?
NA
January 4, 2023 at 2:49 pm
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January 4, 2023 at 3:46 pm
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mal
January 4, 2023 at 4:45 pm
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January 4, 2023 at 2:54 pm
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January 4, 2023 at 4:07 pm
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January 4, 2023 at 5:55 pm
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Rachel Seun
January 4, 2023 at 5:56 pm
They asked her and Whitney Houston this on Oprah’s show (the crowd shouted YES on their behalf!!! 😂)
GKJ
January 4, 2023 at 6:44 pm
Dripping with sarcasm lol
Latonya Wilcher
January 4, 2023 at 6:56 pm
That wicked laughter answered the question. But I love Mariah.
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