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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sab Sabrin
July 19, 2022 at 1:33 pm
Best products ❤️
Luvelle M
July 19, 2022 at 1:40 pm
Ohmygoodness ❤️
Honey Comb
July 19, 2022 at 1:42 pm
What a joke.. VS don’t give a real fuck.. It is all lie
Debby A
July 19, 2022 at 1:43 pm
Way to go VS, 👏 I like to see this here, this is good we are all human at the end of the day… ❤️
Marc
July 19, 2022 at 1:48 pm
If it is anywhere as good as ‘LOVE SPELL’ or ‘BOMBSHELL’ it will be a huge success.
Tamn Reme
July 19, 2022 at 1:49 pm
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July 19, 2022 at 2:06 pm
I didn’t come here for the fanservice, only for the perfume
bella
July 19, 2022 at 2:58 pm
bare is a good way to describe vs after this rebrand. no angels, no fashion shows, it’s not the same
pete smart
July 19, 2022 at 3:20 pm
Yes but that made the company bankrupt, they actually got a good sustainable brand
bella
July 19, 2022 at 7:36 pm
@pete smart nah, they just suck now. they were way better. vs now feels more like forever 21 or hanes, not the girly glam fantasy of the past
Ty VoVo
July 19, 2022 at 6:56 pm
This ad sucks!!! Perfume not bare its toxic and full of crap. This should be called bland and toxic. This is more raunchy than the old ads but with no charm only some pathetic pandering and more raunchy and trashy than old ads. No wonder this company is bankrupt!
Alaska Young
July 19, 2022 at 7:21 pm
terrible bottle bring back the glamour
Jaskrachan
July 19, 2022 at 7:29 pm
Where are flawless bombshells? 🙄