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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Nick Garcia
November 16, 2020 at 5:51 pm
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November 16, 2020 at 5:54 pm
do ariana grande next!
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November 16, 2020 at 5:58 pm
RIP to his rabbit
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November 16, 2020 at 6:01 pm
OMG It’s JOEL MCHALE!!! Bring back the darkest timeline podcast. We want more!
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November 16, 2020 at 6:06 pm
Why is Jeff playing this “Joel” person… ugh did Abed create an alternate timeline again?
first name
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In all my years I never knew this guy’s name. Only his face
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November 16, 2020 at 6:09 pm
this was fantastic
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November 16, 2020 at 6:13 pm
CLASSIC WINGER
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November 16, 2020 at 6:19 pm
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November 16, 2020 at 6:22 pm
Starman!
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November 16, 2020 at 6:22 pm
Sylvester Pemberton?!
manuka
November 16, 2020 at 6:24 pm
The biceps 👀🔥
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November 16, 2020 at 6:34 pm
sharper jawline than Ryan Seacrest
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November 16, 2020 at 6:43 pm
6 seasons and a movie 🍿🎥
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November 16, 2020 at 6:46 pm
What does “relief myself” mean?! Omg!
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November 16, 2020 at 6:47 pm
Joel is among the myriad of actors that I like.
MatthewScott
November 16, 2020 at 6:48 pm
Correction: Everything Ryan Seacrest Does In A Day**
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November 16, 2020 at 6:49 pm
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November 16, 2020 at 6:55 pm
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November 16, 2020 at 7:14 pm
If this dude wasn’t so negative he’d actually have a reportable career instead he’s the guy that always complains and has a
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November 16, 2020 at 7:14 pm
6 seasons and a movie!!!
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November 16, 2020 at 7:15 pm
Basically a hot house husband
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November 16, 2020 at 7:37 pm
I would watch non-celebrities do this.
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November 16, 2020 at 7:47 pm
Lmao everything Jeff winger does in a day is more accurate
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November 16, 2020 at 7:52 pm
..and then I can go * deep breath * panic😂