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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ArtKookie
June 27, 2022 at 5:32 pm
Leanardo DiCaprio was the only reason I clicked this video
Viner Viner
June 27, 2022 at 5:39 pm
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Morten Kirkenes
June 27, 2022 at 5:54 pm
They definitely knew what they were doing putting leo that near the end
Michikatsu Tsugikuni
June 27, 2022 at 5:34 pm
I guess I’m a princess now
Cade Evans
June 27, 2022 at 5:36 pm
Great video interesting stuff love princess diaries grew up watching them
Haley Mitchell
June 27, 2022 at 5:46 pm
She’s so good at explaining each time period’s etiquette, would love to see her again <3
matt carnes
June 27, 2022 at 5:52 pm
0:47 dont think that is a good pose queen looks like shes waiting at the doctors office and annoyed she forgot her book.
Izolyda Raimova
June 27, 2022 at 6:16 pm
https://youtu.be/s-PnUitk6Ho
Akire Lizeth Salinas
June 27, 2022 at 6:48 pm
I normally like these “expert” videos. This one kinda sucked. Idk if it’s the “expert” or vanity fair that ruined this one
Risk5Risk MKS
June 27, 2022 at 6:53 pm
The Ralph Bellamy scene in Pretty Woman is, to me, the ultimate in good manners: he sees someone struggling with an etiquette issue and finds a way to help her out while making her feel comfortable.
Gaffyduck
June 27, 2022 at 6:54 pm
What does “old money/new money “ mean?
Hund Redfire
June 27, 2022 at 7:35 pm
Old money: inherited riches, rich families
New money: earned money, self-made rich people
Sahara
June 27, 2022 at 7:35 pm
old money = inherited wealth, their family has been rich for generations. new money = someone who has become rich, their family hasn’t always been rich.
rajneeshi follower
June 27, 2022 at 6:55 pm
Etiquette class…. man… I would absolutely love a woman who takes science/art classes than some mediaval filth.
sarahott
June 27, 2022 at 7:15 pm
MORE TITANIC! THE TITANIC SEGMENT WAS TOO SHORT!!!!!!!!! 😭