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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em doubleyew
January 26, 2023 at 6:55 pm
I absolutely adore her and how passionate she is about describing her looks 💕💕💕
jiafei flop era
January 26, 2023 at 6:58 pm
I LITTERALY WAITED FOR THIS MY ENTIRE LIFE ONFGGG
isma pahola valenzuela corvera
January 26, 2023 at 7:00 pm
i love her
Lex Smith
January 26, 2023 at 7:01 pm
Gwendoline looks stunning and very enticing with long wavy hair.. And I loved her as Lucifer in The Sandman..
Ed Charlesworth
January 26, 2023 at 7:03 pm
the best break down yet
Mentalidade Poderosa || Bianca Baptista
January 26, 2023 at 7:04 pm
OMGGG 🇧🇷 thanks Gwendoline ❤️
Bree M
January 26, 2023 at 7:05 pm
i need her to know that i would jump in front of a bus for her
libertystarship
January 26, 2023 at 7:10 pm
Gwendoline really understands fashion, and she’s such a talented actor, and a warm, funny and beautiful human
Daliana Alexandra
January 26, 2023 at 7:11 pm
This is the best “life in looks” so far!❤
Sheila Fernández
January 26, 2023 at 7:13 pm
La amo
Tiktok Aesthetic
January 26, 2023 at 7:18 pm
stopppppppppppp Gwendoline ur stunning I love uuuuuu sm I’m British btw
becks
January 26, 2023 at 7:22 pm
I love how she talks about fashion, looks, it just draws you in . She is so Inspiring
Ebs Slm
January 26, 2023 at 7:23 pm
miley cyrus next !!!!
Edith Morales
January 26, 2023 at 7:24 pm
La amo, siempre con esa energía positiva.
Tom Ripley
January 26, 2023 at 7:25 pm
Wow, she is so passionate and articulate. This was so engaging. I was so immersed it only felt like a couple of minutes.
Mayra Segura
January 26, 2023 at 7:25 pm
This is my favorite life in looks episode. She is such a beautiful person. So eloquent and passionate about each and everyone of the looks.
Tiktok Aesthetic
January 26, 2023 at 7:30 pm
I can’t believe ur 44 u look so young I love the fact your so sweet and kind ur amazing I love how tall u are
Cassia
January 26, 2023 at 7:31 pm
She’s magnificent 🤩❤️
Dubem Agu
January 26, 2023 at 7:32 pm
The entire Wednesday show I didn’t even realize it was herrrrr omg
Feel My rhythm
January 26, 2023 at 7:32 pm
You can easily tell how passionate she is about fashion! I’m glad she’s enjoying what she does and I hope she will always be successful and happy ❤ I love her. She’s so beautiful and kind
celest simmons
January 26, 2023 at 7:33 pm
Gwendoline Christie is a jewel…Absolutely phenomenal human being, such a wonderful personality. So happy she’s getting more screen time 💕🥰
Bella
January 26, 2023 at 7:33 pm
loveee her passion and the way she explains everything it’s so magical. the Gwendoline christie universe lives on!!!!
Anto Jorquera
January 26, 2023 at 7:35 pm
como la amo a esta mujer
Bibooschka
January 26, 2023 at 7:44 pm
If Gwendoline Christie, Viola Davis, Cate Blanchett, Jane Fonda, Angelina Jolie and Charlize Theron formed an assembly, I would follow them 🧎🏽♀️🏃🏽♀️💨
Melissa of Tarth
January 26, 2023 at 7:48 pm
Gwendoline is such an amazing person. She is so eloquent and talented but also funny and humble. She is my favorite actress and I am so happy for her that she has had such a sucessful year and is finally being recognised both as an actress and in fashion (which she clearly enjoys).