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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@Inna-gs4yn
June 24, 2024 at 3:16 pm
This outfit is definitely YES ❤
@edwardc2635
June 24, 2024 at 3:19 pm
Love it Vogue❤
@ModelJoanVierra
June 24, 2024 at 3:20 pm
It’s not mature dress
@kristaclark447
June 24, 2024 at 3:36 pm
she’s 22?
did you mean not modest?
@christianurena510
June 24, 2024 at 3:40 pm
Your last two brain cells were fighting for third place while you were typing this
@skaiiskaii
June 24, 2024 at 3:41 pm
@@christianurena510END HA
@petsmart1000
June 24, 2024 at 3:42 pm
@@kristaclark447not modest is a massive understatement, I’m not a prude or anything, though she looks beautiful, the top is just so unflattering. And though she is very pretty, THAT dress isn’t IT. Imo I think it’s just for shock and awe. Her stylist could have put her in a much more flattering dress. 🤷♀️
@user-wm6ps8st6b
June 24, 2024 at 3:23 pm
The top for sure is flat out ugly
@dt4ikjgtkgvhe4qkjbvh
June 24, 2024 at 3:26 pm
definition of not pretty just skinny
@margaridaa23
June 24, 2024 at 3:26 pm
what a slay
@tweety123
June 24, 2024 at 3:26 pm
How in the world do you call this a fashion? I don’t care how you pride yourself as a fashion designer…. to me, this dress looks so ugly
@SunyaSvetlaya
June 24, 2024 at 3:27 pm
What a horrible dress… really 🥹
@camilamunizmartinez2293
June 24, 2024 at 3:29 pm
she’s so iconic
@madisonP_IHP
June 24, 2024 at 3:30 pm
She looks amazing … jaw dropping 😮❤
@agustin3256
June 24, 2024 at 3:30 pm
she looks absolutely STUNNING, and none can say the opposite
@Jvideowatcher
June 24, 2024 at 3:31 pm
I feel like she needs a new talking to point because she mentions “growing up” and wanting to be more mature in nearly every interview. At this point, you’re 21+ already…that talking point was exhausted when she turned 20 tbh
@JulieSo24
June 24, 2024 at 3:33 pm
She has a lot of trust in those straps 😅
@shiawaseexpress5193
June 24, 2024 at 3:33 pm
This is so tasteless. Seems kind of Fashion victim.
@ClownCopper
June 24, 2024 at 3:35 pm
she isn’t beautiful😢
@anasverse
June 24, 2024 at 3:35 pm
love you emma
@idkidk8278
June 24, 2024 at 3:36 pm
Don’t sell that soul girly pop
For real tho..
@christianurena510
June 24, 2024 at 3:38 pm
Vogue’s “It Girl” and we love to see it! Smart, smart people
@cynthiagrape5406
June 24, 2024 at 3:43 pm
That dress looks ridiculous.
@utopia8722
June 24, 2024 at 3:44 pm
Ok i love emma but what the fck is that dress.
@manuelguevara1437
June 24, 2024 at 3:45 pm
Oh my
@southernassweettea2228
June 24, 2024 at 3:46 pm
Top is awful!
@juliasilvazy
June 24, 2024 at 3:50 pm
she is sooo pretty
@carlaestevez6544
June 24, 2024 at 3:50 pm
Why don’t you show your p*ssy?
@sethumamba
June 24, 2024 at 3:50 pm
Love Emma and Vogue’s relationship ❤