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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Masada1911
May 20, 2021 at 4:18 pm
I loved him in Munich. And Troy, and Black Hawk Down
Abdellah Ibrahim
May 20, 2021 at 4:21 pm
Absolutely amazing in Troy, such a great actor!
Jamo
May 20, 2021 at 4:27 pm
He really comes off as a guy who somehow ended up a star and never forgot how lucky he was. Cool dude
Vel A
May 20, 2021 at 4:28 pm
I loved Eric’s version of Hulk and Norton’s! The rest were crap!
veda pierce
May 20, 2021 at 4:31 pm
Eric is definitely the best Hulk in my book.
veda pierce
May 20, 2021 at 4:31 pm
one of the best actors working today.He’s incredibly underrated, though. THE DRY is an amazing film.Highly recommand it.
Boss Sev 38
May 20, 2021 at 4:36 pm
1:48 he looks so much like Mark Ruffalo in Chopper
Bryan Sith'ari
May 20, 2021 at 4:38 pm
Seems like a real down to earth bloke. Always like Eric.
HOMEM FUGAZI
May 20, 2021 at 4:43 pm
This guy is really cool…
Down to earth
DamnFineCupOfCoffee
May 20, 2021 at 4:51 pm
Swoit
Ben Henderson
May 20, 2021 at 5:03 pm
Weird how I thought he was one of the cast members in Goonies
Felicity Cook
May 20, 2021 at 7:41 pm
😂
Brijesh Gokhale
May 20, 2021 at 5:09 pm
It is a crime that they didn’t mentioned him in Star Trek. He disappeared in that character.
LoveTroll
May 20, 2021 at 5:10 pm
❝ _When you are joyful, when you say yes to life and have fun and project positivity all around you, you become a sun in the center of every constellation, and people want to be near you._ ❞
Crystal Kelly
May 20, 2021 at 5:12 pm
eric the underrated
Josh White
May 20, 2021 at 5:16 pm
Nah, he waited all his life to say, “Waiting for Achilles to heal his Achilles”
G Kamm
May 20, 2021 at 5:19 pm
I thought he was american… I’m dumb
Felicity Cook
May 20, 2021 at 7:41 pm
U are 😂
Jonny Bartsch
May 20, 2021 at 5:19 pm
He has a scene in Hanna which is one of the coolest fight scenes ever.
david
May 20, 2021 at 6:22 pm
What scene is it?
Crystal Kelly
May 20, 2021 at 5:19 pm
“what’s a fall movie, what are you talking about?”
I’ll just do a film and then do another film when I find another film I wanna do.
lmaooo
javier mori
May 20, 2021 at 5:23 pm
He was great in Munich.great film.
LOSTBOYDGAF
May 20, 2021 at 5:25 pm
Where star trek NERO!!!!
ብሩክ ነኝ
May 20, 2021 at 5:25 pm
his face is not that intimidating for Troy 😐
Ibrahim Kharal
May 20, 2021 at 5:40 pm
Oh heck yes! Seeing Eric Bana back in mainstream media is such a joyful feeling.
Rob Mckay
May 20, 2021 at 6:01 pm
Weird how Canadians use pounds and feet b/c America.
steve conn
May 20, 2021 at 6:14 pm
His “Hi Christopher I’m Nero” in ST was the most epic line delivery ever.
Will Solis
May 20, 2021 at 7:29 pm
Glad he retained his Aussie accent
TumblingMustard
May 20, 2021 at 7:47 pm
I’d love to see him in more comedic roles.