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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Kierra Evans
October 3, 2022 at 4:34 pm
I love this cast so much. As someone who wants to be an educator AND a future actress, this show comforts me so damn much. I love their work. <3
BoKnowsss
October 3, 2022 at 4:34 pm
Sheryl is like a walking history book and I love that for her 😂 She can’t answer a question without giving a backstory to match and that makes it so much better
wowwnayy
October 3, 2022 at 4:36 pm
The way Sheryl said “noooo” after Lisa guessed Prosecco lmaooo
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October 3, 2022 at 4:43 pm
Chris perfetti is so cute I can’t 😍
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October 3, 2022 at 4:49 pm
Sheryl is dynamiteee
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October 3, 2022 at 4:54 pm
Lisa is such an icon omg
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October 3, 2022 at 5:07 pm
can we talk about quintas outfits like yesss
VieenRennes
October 3, 2022 at 5:19 pm
This was so cute
LadyGem
October 3, 2022 at 5:24 pm
I love this 😂
Happy Hair
October 3, 2022 at 5:25 pm
The House of Representatives is a great name for a band.
Fortune
October 3, 2022 at 5:25 pm
i want to see williams’ band and their songs 😂😂
Helen Tran
October 3, 2022 at 5:27 pm
i like how they all saying their answers and not taking time to write it down 😂
Nathan Park
October 3, 2022 at 5:35 pm
Kristin Chenoweth NEEDS to guest star!
Thaa Artist
October 3, 2022 at 5:51 pm
Funny cause I shouted out Kevin Hart as Quinta’s height twin 😂
Lesha Ariel
October 3, 2022 at 6:01 pm
Lisa’s fashion is IMPECCABLE
Chase Smith
October 3, 2022 at 6:13 pm
She looks like the cool aunt that’ll slide you a glass of wine
gloss
October 3, 2022 at 7:50 pm
very fran fine
W Coston
October 3, 2022 at 6:15 pm
This was fun
Kaoyee Lee
October 3, 2022 at 6:19 pm
I’ve loved Lisa Ann Walter since The Parent Trap!!
Kymani Skye
October 3, 2022 at 6:21 pm
Quinta looks ah-mazing!!
Dani Romero
October 3, 2022 at 6:41 pm
I just finished the show and I can’t wait for way more seasons 🥹♥️
Emma Bennet
October 3, 2022 at 6:43 pm
As a group of actors, this is hands down my favourite ensemble cast. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a cast of actors in an interview get along so well together while also having so much respect for one another.
CreatedByZyaire
October 3, 2022 at 6:45 pm
Sheryl Lee Ralph is living history! A treasure in human form.
Feldspar
October 3, 2022 at 6:58 pm
The cast of this horrid, demoralizing, blasphemous tripe should be put by the back wall of the soundstages and shot at by a legal group of assassins.
Gemma Pecorini Goodall
October 3, 2022 at 7:28 pm
Lisa being dressed like Meredith Blake is something I didn’t know I needed
thousand points of light
October 3, 2022 at 7:30 pm
abbott elementary is highly overrated, mediocre at best.
Maiden
October 3, 2022 at 7:45 pm
How come Tyler is never in these videos?