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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meomeju
May 20, 2022 at 5:32 pm
it’s so funny how the camera looks up to him so he looks down on us lol and all the close ups 🙈
Eat Ass
May 20, 2022 at 5:35 pm
Oozes pretentiousness
KarliEnchanted
May 20, 2022 at 5:36 pm
Vampire vibe with a ode to humanity.
Ione Shakur
May 20, 2022 at 5:37 pm
Ok but can we get a Rick owens factory tour next 😭
ANGELO54 fernandez
May 20, 2022 at 5:40 pm
I’m in love with this man.
ChonseeTV
May 20, 2022 at 5:42 pm
Asap Rocky throwing out this guys name brought me here.
Tarantulaaa
May 20, 2022 at 5:43 pm
Waiting for someone to complain that he has a sarcophagus in 3, 2, 1 ….
f l
May 20, 2022 at 5:55 pm
🌺
Elijah Rosario
May 20, 2022 at 6:11 pm
I just know that apartment is haunted
Gabriella J
May 20, 2022 at 6:11 pm
Ohhh so that’s where ancient SACRED sarcophagus end up in the hands of a rich yt man sounds about white colonial behavior 🤦🏽♀️😑
Maia
May 20, 2022 at 6:12 pm
Love this. It’s a minimal house with character and soul. Every object it’s unique and has a special meaning to him. Not like all the others houses that claim to be minimal and they are just basic and generic. Also love that he keeps the garden grow wild and free.
Lowhency Pierre
May 20, 2022 at 6:23 pm
🐐🐐
Revina
May 20, 2022 at 6:26 pm
This is the scariest person I’ve seen in a while. I mean it as a compliment i guess?
Shady Haterade
May 20, 2022 at 6:29 pm
Absolute genius. Not my personal aesthetic but have so much respect for him! I love how much he thinks about every single object he comes in contact with, very inspiring
Davis J
May 20, 2022 at 6:34 pm
you’re a grown man close your mouth
Rowan R.
May 20, 2022 at 6:42 pm
I love listening to him talk about stuff. It’s so admirable how he does everything with such intentionality and fascination. A natural artist.
A N A D
May 20, 2022 at 6:49 pm
👍💗🤸
Cahill Sifford
May 20, 2022 at 6:54 pm
DADDY RICK
tiffany curtis
May 20, 2022 at 6:57 pm
This was relaxing to watch he is fascinating❤
chica
May 20, 2022 at 7:07 pm
i had no idea he had a daughter wtf
octavio west
May 20, 2022 at 7:23 pm
Rick Cant Die plis God
Mevlisha Fernandes
May 20, 2022 at 7:29 pm
Kinda creepy 😳
ch candy
May 20, 2022 at 7:30 pm
why is non one talking about him owning a real skull
Siobhan Smith
May 20, 2022 at 7:37 pm
Sigh. That is all ♡
nicoals Xu
May 20, 2022 at 7:53 pm
He wore the B&O head phones back wards😂