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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@cathelijnebreij
October 3, 2024 at 3:25 pm
This interview is so pure, I love it (and her) so so much <3
@sadcowboyhours9663
October 3, 2024 at 3:26 pm
I know this has nothing to do with this video but I wish The Weeknd did more interviews I would love to see him break down his career
@milenab.9068
October 3, 2024 at 3:26 pm
while watching I saw the likes go up like crazy, she deserves this and more! ⭐️⭐️
@eilishxq
October 3, 2024 at 3:27 pm
i’m so incredibly proud of her omg
@tamryntheunissen9774
October 3, 2024 at 3:28 pm
SUPER EARLY ❤❤❤❤
@wicello
October 3, 2024 at 3:30 pm
Love listening to her talking about her art, cause u just see that she really means it.
@Rosa_loves.BillieEilish
October 3, 2024 at 3:32 pm
Omg I love Billie soo much she is my everything and she means the world to I am soo proud of her ❤❤❤♾️♾️♾️
@izabellrichardson3270
October 3, 2024 at 3:35 pm
THANK YOU
@il4veforteezo
October 3, 2024 at 3:36 pm
I can feel the edits coming
@zeynepoztop9344
October 3, 2024 at 3:36 pm
I literally searched for this interview and it was uploaded 3 hours ago <3
@eilishellis
October 3, 2024 at 3:41 pm
STOP I WAS IN SCHOOL WHEN THIS CAME OUT😭😭
@thaynya
October 3, 2024 at 3:42 pm
billie interviews are always top tier. i love hearing her speak about her experiences and stories. it truly warms my heart especially when you’ve been a fan since the very beginning with the same age and growing up together. so many relatable stories but on a different scale. feels like having a talented best friend. i love billie!!!
@m08j
October 3, 2024 at 3:42 pm
This woman really doesn’t miss a chance to make money, does she? 😭
@rubabishmal3268
October 3, 2024 at 3:43 pm
I LOVEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE BILLIE SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO MUCHHHH❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
@rubabishmal3268
October 3, 2024 at 3:44 pm
My girlll💗💗💗💗
@rubabishmal3268
October 3, 2024 at 3:44 pm
So proud of my baby🥹♥️
@SlothShower
October 3, 2024 at 3:44 pm
Volunteer librarian/90s skater selling E at a Rave is the best Billie.
@Chief
October 3, 2024 at 3:45 pm
I don’t know why but this makes me so emotional, I’m so unbelievably proud of her 🩵🪬🫂
@olgalucianaranjo7987
October 3, 2024 at 3:45 pm
Billie’s mom being so protective when she was so young is EVERYTHING. Specially when you see that sometimes parents don-t care about exposing their kids as long as a long check is coming their way
@chestnutscrunge
October 3, 2024 at 3:46 pm
Thank you for this timeline because trying to figure out when I started listening to her because it was kind of hazy because trauma and I’ve been pointed it and it’s weird cause I’ve been here for almost all the albums releasing except for don’t smile at me/where do we fall asleep? What do we go? I was like in the middle of it.
@TheIgisas
October 3, 2024 at 3:46 pm
I love her unconditionally… So real!
@Marsh_all24
October 3, 2024 at 3:47 pm
She’s so sweet, I’m gonna cry
@JJDJJM
October 3, 2024 at 3:49 pm
Omg stop I thought it was year 8 for a second
@dashy_x
October 3, 2024 at 3:51 pm
WHERES THE 7TH YEAR!!??