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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March 16, 2023 at 2:03 pm
It’s versachi, not versache…SLAYYYY
Zacharie KAY
March 16, 2023 at 2:03 pm
I’m extremely sure that Gianni is incredibly proud of her
Bob The Builder
March 16, 2023 at 2:15 pm
Why are you caring about fake beauty standards held by these plastic models.
Ann McDonald
March 16, 2023 at 2:21 pm
a very talented lady
carol zinha
March 16, 2023 at 2:04 pm
I love donatella
Aditi Nath
March 16, 2023 at 2:05 pm
👍👍
Antonia Reviews
March 16, 2023 at 2:05 pm
“When a woman walks into a room with high heels, she presents herself like a strong powerful woman”
Srijani Basak
March 16, 2023 at 2:05 pm
Donatella is a legend in the history of fashion.
scarlet sen
March 16, 2023 at 2:05 pm
legendary.
Nurse Oasis
March 16, 2023 at 2:06 pm
I love the way she considers the look as a whole. She considers the feminine side/professional side while showing the clothes are comfortable to wear. She also considers simplicity. Great show.
Maria castro
March 16, 2023 at 2:10 pm
Italia ❤
Kendall Updates
March 16, 2023 at 2:11 pm
One day that’ll be me on a runway 🚶🏻♀️
Carmen Compositora y escritora
March 16, 2023 at 2:14 pm
It is Lin May? The mexican corist? See her face!!! She can’t tolk because her muscles are paralized
Bob The Builder
March 16, 2023 at 2:16 pm
Hollywood plastic women
Aarush khan
March 16, 2023 at 2:17 pm
Geeks
smashthecamera
March 16, 2023 at 2:20 pm
LOVE LOVE
Kadean Osbourne
March 16, 2023 at 2:27 pm
I love vogue short videos
dearkatie
March 16, 2023 at 2:27 pm
Power Woman 👩🏼🖤 but a woman can wear sneakers and be more powerful inside than a woman with heels and no aura 💡
CarolB
March 16, 2023 at 2:34 pm
Just seen this runway a couple days ago on yt. Very well done. Loved this collection of looks.
Swaykay
March 16, 2023 at 2:40 pm
2:18 🔥
Angela van Rose
March 16, 2023 at 2:45 pm
I love the strong graphic eye look of the models. It truly represents Versace’s style.
Anshu
March 16, 2023 at 2:50 pm
Donatella is an icon
Ivania Jara
March 16, 2023 at 2:54 pm
happiness and fashion 😀
HaiDera Hollins
March 16, 2023 at 2:55 pm
Love her, miss Gianni ❤️
Dena Rendall
March 16, 2023 at 2:59 pm
Simply iconic. The bold eye is so Versace!
Maribeth Schlosser
March 16, 2023 at 3:18 pm
Too bad she doesn’t care as much for herself.
Tabs D'Alessio
March 16, 2023 at 3:44 pm
#TeamVersaceSelena