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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SharkBoi
August 5, 2020 at 4:01 pm
2nd
LeBeautiful
August 5, 2020 at 4:02 pm
I’m definitely going to use the term “Brekky” a lot more
Saitama Brando
August 5, 2020 at 4:04 pm
Aussies be like _”Mmm marmite”_
Vee Macks
August 5, 2020 at 4:44 pm
No, that’s Brits. Aussies be like “Mmm vegemite”.
Sevira Asynjur
August 5, 2020 at 6:39 pm
noob, it’s vegemite
Saitama Brando
August 5, 2020 at 7:27 pm
Same thing
Sevira Asynjur
August 5, 2020 at 7:29 pm
@Saitama Brando not at all? haha
Floquinho Chanシ
August 5, 2020 at 4:05 pm
Dacre i love you só much i give my life for you relly i love you so muuuuuuuch
Mohamed Mubeen
August 5, 2020 at 4:06 pm
Wait that lady is an Indian…??
anand thethriller
August 5, 2020 at 4:09 pm
Yes south indian roots
Mohamed Mubeen
August 5, 2020 at 4:12 pm
@anand thethriller glad to hear that…
Joel Hardojo
August 5, 2020 at 4:09 pm
Is it me ? or australian and british accent are similar
emilie hampton
August 5, 2020 at 4:16 pm
Joel Hardojo bruh…do you know anything about history lmao
thekickback
August 5, 2020 at 4:10 pm
Far out I just saw Geraldine in Bad Education with Hugh Jackman. Had no idea she was an Aussie too! She’s mad pretty
Tc
August 5, 2020 at 4:19 pm
I feel like alot of these are used in Canada as well… At least where I grew up
khaila ebeidat
August 5, 2020 at 4:20 pm
Who didn’t watch the whole video?
Neil is Alive
August 5, 2020 at 5:10 pm
Just finished the video 😉
finny_boy13
August 5, 2020 at 4:28 pm
who else is waiting for stranger things 4 and saw this in their recommended so they clicked 🙋♀️
Mol 1801
August 5, 2020 at 4:29 pm
It’s so crazy how similar British phrases are to Australian
Mol 1801
August 5, 2020 at 5:28 pm
Abbey Griffin 🙃
S M
August 5, 2020 at 6:30 pm
That’s colonising for you
Mol 1801
August 5, 2020 at 6:40 pm
True, the British empire was very influential.
Sparrow Wilson
August 5, 2020 at 6:53 pm
Many of them are obviously originally British, but a lot of Brits were also encouraged to move Oz in the 60s, which is probably why there is such commonality with the language and slang to this day. Particularly when compared with US, who actively worked to differentiate the linguistic rules by creating American English.
Mol 1801
August 5, 2020 at 7:06 pm
The language of most countries have been influenced by the invasion or migration of others. It’s just like how many words in the British language have French and Latin origin. Now we’re even being influenced by American English.
Clara Duvenage Dura
August 5, 2020 at 4:37 pm
Don’t lie, you came here for Dacre too
A H
August 5, 2020 at 4:37 pm
lol
kArT kN
August 5, 2020 at 4:52 pm
Oh Geraldine u beauty♥️💚
Liam Mellon
August 5, 2020 at 4:53 pm
It breaks my brain to find out that she’s Australian. Her American accent is soooo good.
NKTlife
August 5, 2020 at 5:00 pm
what a white name for a brown person
hei fenn
August 5, 2020 at 5:07 pm
Watch to gidle comeback 👇👇
Support this girl.. 🤗
https://youtu.be/HPQ5mqovXHo
Joaquin Sorrentino
August 5, 2020 at 5:08 pm
They’re so beautiful♥️
Abbey Griffin
August 5, 2020 at 5:21 pm
Innit, lappy and halfa.. as an aussie, i dont recall these!
Sevira Asynjur
August 5, 2020 at 6:41 pm
innit is british?
duhitsray
August 5, 2020 at 5:31 pm
I mean…. everything sounds better in Dacre’s voice Glad😭🥵
Mary Tokeidai
August 5, 2020 at 5:50 pm
Love how they got slightly put off by the word crikey. Like please… don’t make us say it. We know the hunter guy is the only Australian person Americans know. We get asked this on the daily.
Sevira Asynjur
August 5, 2020 at 6:43 pm
steve irwin was not a hunter bahaha
Sc O
August 5, 2020 at 5:52 pm
Why are Aussies so proud of vegemite? What is so sophisticated about vegemite? It is pathetic
Erika L Garcia
August 5, 2020 at 6:24 pm
No lie. I just heard a stand up comic tell story about being in Australia and every word in a conversation is abbreviated.
Sevira Asynjur
August 5, 2020 at 6:43 pm
i’m an aussie and INNIT is definitely british!!! specifically Londoner
Diego Bello
August 5, 2020 at 6:43 pm
dacre is so cute 🥺