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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%%z
May 24, 2023 at 2:09 pm
I saw her write Marg.+ Robbie literally 🤭😂
liv💋
May 24, 2023 at 2:19 pm
ive been a huge fan of hers for many years…so glad to see her in this video!
liaeditss_
May 24, 2023 at 2:20 pm
she’s so beautiful I love her so much 💕
Mr Pepero
May 24, 2023 at 2:26 pm
Aw if only Margot Robbie she was real 😫😫🤪
Joe Nathan Hoagland
May 24, 2023 at 2:30 pm
Love her
Dena Rendall
May 24, 2023 at 2:34 pm
Margot is so diverse as an actress. I am so excited to see her play Barbie!💗
Azo Hundred
May 24, 2023 at 2:41 pm
She’s always reminded me of the great Grace Kelly.
Ruby Mars
May 24, 2023 at 2:43 pm
Margot is perfection.
Rodrigo Márquez
May 24, 2023 at 2:49 pm
Barbie 2023
salman promise
May 24, 2023 at 2:50 pm
GAL GADOT And Margot Robbie are two most Hottest GODDESS ever walk on this planet 🌍.
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Isla El Hader
May 24, 2023 at 2:54 pm
The best oneeee finally
Rachel Evans Barbie
May 24, 2023 at 2:56 pm
Amazing can’t wait for the Barbie movie 💝⭐️
jord0hh
May 24, 2023 at 2:59 pm
I think she is one of the best actresses out. She can do so many types of roles
B Jenner
May 24, 2023 at 3:01 pm
I love her 💗 & her handwriting is everything
Sadia
May 24, 2023 at 3:01 pm
she’s so articulate and talks about her roles in such a granular way she sounds like an english major
Official_abolfazl69
May 24, 2023 at 3:03 pm
6:02 margoat is the best australian acterss in hollywood❤
A.M
May 24, 2023 at 3:05 pm
Love love love her career variety! She escaped the hot blonde trope even tho she is quite literally gorgeous
Athina Katehi
May 24, 2023 at 3:05 pm
Why didn’t they include the ICONIC, BABYLON look?
Mariia Iefimova
May 24, 2023 at 3:14 pm
she should have talked about her failures w Channel.
TechOutAdam
May 24, 2023 at 3:15 pm
If I were a woman I’d be so insecure to know Margot exists.
Dustin
May 24, 2023 at 3:16 pm
Wow shes actually super boring
Kellie Fitzgerald
May 24, 2023 at 3:21 pm
I’m gagging at how they skipped over some of the most atrocious Chanel looks that she had to wear and just went straight to the Bottega. I also like to pretend the Chanel contract didn’t happen.
Gladys Mejia
May 24, 2023 at 3:21 pm
So excited for Barbie🤩🤩🤩
Mario Chez
May 24, 2023 at 3:25 pm
💗