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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@alybean4211
September 12, 2024 at 12:24 pm
How do ppl watch this show all these people look so BLAND 😭
@lunal8888
September 12, 2024 at 12:25 pm
Shakira 😂
@notwhatyouthinkk
September 12, 2024 at 12:40 pm
The Charles Aznavour shoutout🤍
@BonShula
September 12, 2024 at 12:40 pm
What is their opinion on Gooning?
@newsproducervashti
September 12, 2024 at 12:55 pm
Ashley 😂😂😂
@graceedgington
September 12, 2024 at 12:57 pm
Ashley’s little whispers that she thinks no one can hear 😭 Oh we know what you’re saying Ashley 👏🏻
@jennafox8556
September 12, 2024 at 1:47 pm
Bruno got the worst score. But Lily said that Lucien did. 🤔
@thegarlicknotz7163
September 12, 2024 at 1:50 pm
I love Willam’s calm, suave demeanor
@mello9865
September 12, 2024 at 2:48 pm
He is so hot
@arthurteixeira3935
September 12, 2024 at 1:59 pm
This cast is so charismatic
@rubismic9925
September 12, 2024 at 2:13 pm
Love this cast!
@iceprincess819
September 12, 2024 at 2:39 pm
“You gotta be strong to be kind in this world. Kindness is the biggest strength.” – Samuel
Love that and couldn’t agree more ❤
@sunflowermyeyes9758
September 12, 2024 at 3:03 pm
Not Shakira 😂😂😂😂😂