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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@davidsmarrt4049
April 23, 2024 at 3:17 pm
She’s got such a great sense of humor and love ❤
@sonofmargit
April 23, 2024 at 3:18 pm
I love her sense of humor.
@LaparenthesebyAnna
April 23, 2024 at 3:19 pm
❤❤ Céline
@TheJOCHE1978
April 23, 2024 at 3:20 pm
Me encantó. Mucha gente cuando ve sus fotos con looks del pasado incluso se autocrítica y se avergüenza, no es el caso de Céline, se mostró muy agradecida consigo misma 🎉🎉🎉🎉
@jfcfanfic
April 23, 2024 at 3:20 pm
That ending was funny.
@afrodita1356
April 23, 2024 at 3:21 pm
I Love You, CELINE❤️🔥
@avlsoc
April 23, 2024 at 3:21 pm
I adore this woman!!!
@mahdialtaee7202
April 23, 2024 at 3:24 pm
She is a legendary singer with such Angelic voice
@dianariverjackson5123
April 23, 2024 at 3:25 pm
CELINE I LOVE YOU !
@pacofan
April 23, 2024 at 3:25 pm
I feel so glad to see her doing fine and having a great attitude as always 🎉 she deserves this fashion tribute since she serves great style all time
@SebastianMartinez-kn9qs
April 23, 2024 at 3:27 pm
Phenomenal woman!!! ❤️❤️❤️
@cttwii
April 23, 2024 at 3:29 pm
❤❤❤❤❤❤
It stuns me every time how humble and gracious she is. Giving all the props to her stylists when she does have a great eye for fashion as well. Those early outfits were killer. Especially early 90s. We love you Celine. Welcome back and never stop having fun! 🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤
@leoxaid
April 23, 2024 at 3:33 pm
I wish that wonderful woman nothing but the very best ❤
@behnamamini-cu8fy
April 23, 2024 at 3:35 pm
My Queen is back ❤😍
@LuizHenrique730
April 23, 2024 at 3:35 pm
You can see that she is doing pretty well despite her disease! I’m so happy for her ❤
@norarazaai
April 23, 2024 at 3:35 pm
love her sssso much!
@douglasdare175
April 23, 2024 at 3:37 pm
The single most iconic episode of Life in Looks, hands down.
@sameerahbutler3803
April 23, 2024 at 3:38 pm
Iconic
@BEASTPRINCE09
April 23, 2024 at 3:41 pm
“Anti Slippery” would be a great drag name
@fritzhelder
April 23, 2024 at 3:42 pm
what an amazing woman!
@johnpennell3387
April 23, 2024 at 3:46 pm
La voix du Québec. Je l’adore.
@diabmetry1574
April 23, 2024 at 3:47 pm
CELINEEEEE!!!!!
Love that I’m here at before 6am as one of the first commenters!
🥰🥰🥰
@christianviiperi
April 23, 2024 at 3:48 pm
This makes me so happy to see that she is doing so much better! ❤ Bless her.
@jackycierasmiciela
April 23, 2024 at 3:50 pm
LIVING ICON 🤍🫶🏻
@KaraMcnulty-nh6lx
April 23, 2024 at 3:52 pm
Just love Celine