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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@taizalejandra7899
September 30, 2024 at 3:37 pm
Cynthia’s voice is so beautiful and calming oh my gosh. I could listen to her all day lol ❤
@marieborremans
September 30, 2024 at 3:38 pm
Take a shot every time Ari says f*ck
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September 30, 2024 at 3:39 pm
I love them together
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Paige Niemann says that’s a lie lmao 4:56
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September 30, 2024 at 3:39 pm
this is adorable and hilarious!
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The identity crisis…
@GMed-o4d
September 30, 2024 at 3:40 pm
Lmfaoooooooooo it’s her having an accent out of nowhere
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September 30, 2024 at 3:40 pm
I think that was them all in on it to not reveal any lies about cosmetic surgery.. that wasn’t very honest, but I can understand if she doesn’t want to reveal, but then why go out of your way to lie on a lie detector test about it, if you have had cosmetic surgery?
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September 30, 2024 at 3:40 pm
I LOVE their pairing
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September 30, 2024 at 3:42 pm
Shes so fake, lmao 😂
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September 30, 2024 at 3:43 pm
Ariana is a sweet person and it shows, these media rumors can’t make me think otherwise
@ryandavis9308
September 30, 2024 at 3:43 pm
10:20 lmfaoo
@anthonygonzales8267
September 30, 2024 at 3:44 pm
Did anyone notice that the pearl fell out of Ariana’s star earring half way through lol
@ButeraPietroRBXy
September 30, 2024 at 3:45 pm
Minute 4:53 Ariana must remember Paige Nieman
@midnightvoids
September 30, 2024 at 3:46 pm
I LOVE THESE TWO.
@KaitlynMousseau
September 30, 2024 at 3:46 pm
I kind of wish they used harder questions to ask
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September 30, 2024 at 3:47 pm
the way i completely understand and agree with ari about the moon landing videos HAHAHAHAHAAHHAAH
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September 30, 2024 at 3:48 pm
they are so pretty 😭
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September 30, 2024 at 3:49 pm
i love this
@Jaeger_rva
September 30, 2024 at 3:49 pm
12:38 The way i got so emotional with this question. Give this woman her Oscar for Wicked. I hope Wicked meets the cut off date!
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September 30, 2024 at 3:50 pm
Ari, have you gotten a BBL?
Her face expression lmao: 10:55
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September 30, 2024 at 3:50 pm
Love these two together…going to see it the day it premieres just coz of them😂❤
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September 30, 2024 at 3:51 pm
They have the best friendship 🥹
@Mr.Magic4ever
September 30, 2024 at 3:51 pm
This was so great!
@clarice8693
September 30, 2024 at 3:52 pm
A bbl????? 😂😭