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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sophia isabelle
May 15, 2023 at 12:15 pm
Brooke Shields is a beauty. Seems like she’s aged gracefully over the years. She can pull off any designer outfit, no sweat.
Jeffrey West
May 15, 2023 at 12:24 pm
My husband met her at Pinecastle and escorted her – her mother was along and was socializing with military friends. Brooke was very humble and shy – lovely girl. ❤️ V🌹
Weber Alves Meireles
May 15, 2023 at 12:33 pm
❤❤❤❤❤❤ love it
miriã borges
May 15, 2023 at 12:40 pm
still beautiful 🥰🥰
Gréta Galla
May 15, 2023 at 12:41 pm
She express herself so well. Very nice to hear and of course to see.
Brendan Morin
May 15, 2023 at 12:43 pm
Brooke shields is perfect
Taner G
May 15, 2023 at 12:46 pm
Just Amazing! Amazing creativity and amazing photos 🫶
skyguy741
May 15, 2023 at 12:46 pm
Icons supporting icons. We love to see it✨
Abraham Nasiri
May 15, 2023 at 12:50 pm
how the tables have turned, in the 80s conservatives had a problem with that ck commercial, now it’s the liberals who can’t shut up about how predatory and exploitative it was
Ray Pem
May 15, 2023 at 1:03 pm
That was lovely Brooke 🙂
HOLLY HOOD
May 15, 2023 at 1:14 pm
Wow Brooke owning what she knows and do best is pure magic.
HOLLY HOOD
May 15, 2023 at 1:17 pm
14 Vogue covers is definitely a Guinness book of world records.
Judith Katz
May 15, 2023 at 1:18 pm
Best Life in Looks/Vogue episode and commentary. Brooke Shields is a phenomena. Not only is she beautiful and tall but highly intelligent and perceptive.
Julietta Quirce Antonio
May 15, 2023 at 1:23 pm
Riverrrrrr fieldsssss
Julietta Quirce Antonio
May 15, 2023 at 1:24 pm
How is “this is mars” going????
Virgile Le Bigot | Fashion Photographer
May 15, 2023 at 1:27 pm
Love how she tells the stories with a beautiful ending!
Tish Smiddy
May 15, 2023 at 1:28 pm
I love it ! America narrow minded ! Maddening 🤟🏻
MsBritishwoman
May 15, 2023 at 2:00 pm
Iconic lady….beautiful
Sam Sol
May 15, 2023 at 2:17 pm
Love to see Fashion Photographers featured!!!
Oscar Zaras
May 15, 2023 at 2:40 pm
I enjoy so much. 🎈🎈🎈
Robin Summers
May 15, 2023 at 2:56 pm
I love this video. ❤
Ry Rose
May 15, 2023 at 3:40 pm
Through all of the unnecessary controversy, she still remained an icon! Brooke Shields is legendary
Kill The Whites
May 15, 2023 at 3:43 pm
Beautiful but vacuous. Brooke is the definition of beauty can’t sustain a career