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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Arif
April 13, 2023 at 2:20 pm
MOTHER
Arif
April 13, 2023 at 2:21 pm
Those Amber Valletta Jil Sander ads really have Pinterest in a chokehold
maari bb
April 13, 2023 at 2:23 pm
she has such a bright personality.
Nyyia G
April 13, 2023 at 2:25 pm
Her Versace looks are my favorite.
Hanabi
April 13, 2023 at 2:26 pm
She is so classy & beautiful. I love how she clarified Harlow moment gracefully.
Bastel Kiste
April 13, 2023 at 2:30 pm
I liked that she spoke a lot about others and not only herself. ❤
Arif
April 13, 2023 at 2:32 pm
Amber having had participated in a handful of important fashion moments is so❤
Luke
April 13, 2023 at 2:41 pm
She’s so fun to listen to
ZephySev
April 13, 2023 at 2:45 pm
A little sad vogue didnt mention the movie “What Lies Beneath” With Harrison Ford and Michelle Pfeiffer! one of my fave movies!
BF
April 13, 2023 at 2:47 pm
Never heard of her
SOUTHERN LOUISIANA COOKING WITH KAY
April 13, 2023 at 2:52 pm
2:46
Olive green and gold are my favorite together
SOUTHERN LOUISIANA COOKING WITH KAY
April 13, 2023 at 2:57 pm
4:13
This dress is giving Egyptian goddess in my opinion 🤷🏾♀️
Sym
April 13, 2023 at 2:57 pm
I LOVE HER
SOUTHERN LOUISIANA COOKING WITH KAY
April 13, 2023 at 2:58 pm
4:53
You’re eyes are giving me Sarah Jessica Parker. 😩🤞🏾💙🤞🏾 Love her
Killah Babe
April 13, 2023 at 3:02 pm
❤
SOUTHERN LOUISIANA COOKING WITH KAY
April 13, 2023 at 3:02 pm
6:43
This is a timeless garnet. You can wear that today. Nostalgic
dragomirW
April 13, 2023 at 3:04 pm
By far, Amber is my absolute number one!
flowrpower
April 13, 2023 at 3:09 pm
what an icon
pir006
April 13, 2023 at 3:13 pm
What an incredibly smart and articulate woman!
Catherine Malian
April 13, 2023 at 3:18 pm
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G Leander
April 13, 2023 at 3:22 pm
Truly super!
Hope to see Kristen McMenamy, Karen Elson, Guinevere Van Seenus, Jessica Stam, Chloe Sevigny, Kate Moss (!), and Ms. Linda Evangelista on this series!
Yves Cervantes
April 13, 2023 at 3:25 pm
Real icon
M K
April 13, 2023 at 3:27 pm
Such an intelligent beautiful strong person
NorthwoodFalls
April 13, 2023 at 3:54 pm
What a lovely woman. That retrospective was very nostalgic. It’s funny that girls of my time had favourite supermodels. I don’t know if that’s still a thing. I’m not sure it is on the large scale it was for us. Amber was always one of my favourites and to see how many truly iconic moments she was a part of is impressive.