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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Nick Vin
November 29, 2022 at 7:41 pm
Tired of looking like a freak?
Sarah
November 29, 2022 at 7:42 pm
Wait what it’s been a year since the last one already??? Time is going so fast omfg😷
Kevin G
November 29, 2022 at 7:42 pm
We who are parents understand her moms feeling. We love you unconditionally no matter what. We’ll take every version of you. I love to see these, because you see her growth as a a human being and a musician.
spam email
November 29, 2022 at 7:42 pm
its finally here.
preciosa
November 29, 2022 at 7:43 pm
i cry a lot waching this
la claudis2.0
November 29, 2022 at 7:43 pm
Mi inglés es fluido cuando :
Gladys Quesada
November 29, 2022 at 7:43 pm
This is how u know a year is gone again…
Cooking With Lynjas Biggest Fan forever i purple u
November 29, 2022 at 7:43 pm
1:11 wow
Messiah Hill
November 29, 2022 at 7:44 pm
Aw man thats just mean
ASMR Potato
November 29, 2022 at 7:44 pm
Aw billie and I can sing the same lowest note haha
Ax
November 29, 2022 at 7:45 pm
I don’t know how I keep on crying every year when I watch this
bjorn
November 29, 2022 at 7:46 pm
I love these so much
Wiktor Kurtz
November 29, 2022 at 7:46 pm
Billie you’re so inspiring, giving hope for the future, for our generation. I’m talking about seeking for happiness, being true with yourself, about understanding yourself. I am proud of you and you are my idol. It feels kinda weird to have your idol to be younger then you. But you’re speaking for our generation.
pardonherfrench
November 29, 2022 at 7:46 pm
This was a cool interview. Billie interacting with her younger versions is kind of like reading old diary entries. I’m glad that she’s come this far and I hope her journey continues to be divinely blessed. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Engelica Santillan
November 29, 2022 at 7:46 pm
Billie is amazing 💕
Sarah Jessee
November 29, 2022 at 7:46 pm
Never let these stop please
warclassics
November 29, 2022 at 7:47 pm
I feel like she’s lost her fun side in these interviews and is trying to act more mature bc she’s with a 31-year-old 😟 20 is still SO young… As a 32-year-old I can’t even fathom dating someone that young, it’s gross
Minerva McGonagall
November 29, 2022 at 7:48 pm
man i thought since 2020 she reached her mature phase but omg???? she transforms so much every year, it’s astonishing
Bella Robertson
November 29, 2022 at 7:48 pm
Is no one gonna talk about the fact that Billie has grown into scarlet johansons twin?
wuahty
November 29, 2022 at 7:49 pm
The artist looks SUPER with dark hair. She looks very intereesting.
Amy Winfield
November 29, 2022 at 7:50 pm
Oh, what an ending 😭😭😭
Jlneeds
November 29, 2022 at 7:50 pm
This series is so beautiful – I never miss it. The part with Billie’s mom at the end melted me. ❤ So much love.
charmerci
November 29, 2022 at 7:52 pm
She’s turning into Scarlett Johansson! lol
it85x30
November 29, 2022 at 7:52 pm
Billie eiliish is beautiful, she only gets more. But that’s not why I like her it’s because of her talent