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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Ken
February 10, 2023 at 10:04 pm
I can see him playing Mr. Fantastic in the MCU. Keep the beard!
dashyy
February 11, 2023 at 4:14 am
heck yes
Bluevegito-69
February 11, 2023 at 5:43 am
I hope he does,That would be a great project for Penn
the knight
February 11, 2023 at 6:46 am
Yep he will be great
Olugboye Opeyemi
February 11, 2023 at 8:25 am
No I actually NEED Penn Badgley as a new Marvel Superhero!!!
mooncosmicpower
February 10, 2023 at 10:17 pm
Wednesday adams is staking you
loveforeignaccents
February 10, 2023 at 10:45 pm
Well, I no longer have Netflix to watch, but was super glad when love (supposedly) died. Couldn’t stand her.
shalalaleciouc
February 10, 2023 at 11:15 pm
Lol sorry but I hope love is gone
dashyy
February 11, 2023 at 4:14 am
same am i the only person who couldn’t stand her character? everyone else seems to be in love with her…
dontlikeusernames
February 10, 2023 at 11:20 pm
IRL it’s so interesting he is a Scorpio sun, and his wife is a Scorpio moon!
dashyy
February 11, 2023 at 4:13 am
bro shut up
dontlikeusernames
February 10, 2023 at 11:20 pm
So will we finally see Ellie’s character again s4?!
tellmelies
February 11, 2023 at 10:24 am
no, jenna ortega was busy with wednesday 🥲
dontlikeusernames
February 11, 2023 at 1:00 pm
@tellmelies 🙁
Shelly
February 11, 2023 at 3:29 am
“But you’re wrong, OR ARE YOU?”
Mao Genesis
February 11, 2023 at 6:33 am
We want love back!!!! 👻 I miss her so much😢
Sarah
February 11, 2023 at 7:21 am
YESS
Madam Isabel Melvin Wangaratta IV
February 11, 2023 at 6:34 am
Love is bae <3
Sarah
February 11, 2023 at 7:21 am
Fr!
Sarah
February 11, 2023 at 7:20 am
I love you Penn❤ love this show. Wish she was
Sarah
February 11, 2023 at 7:21 am
Me forgetting Jenna is in it❤
Olugboye Opeyemi
February 11, 2023 at 8:24 am
He’s so Daddy😩😍
StrawberryBubblegum
February 11, 2023 at 10:48 am
I swear if you don’t bring Love back…..
tatia archvadze
February 11, 2023 at 3:47 pm
😬♥️ we want more Love’s flashbacks
Nique
February 11, 2023 at 4:34 pm
TBH is love was there in season 4 she would’ve known who the killer was in the first episode hands down. She was like him but she was also better because she had an innocent vibe and look to her so she’s overlooked in general, but she’s constantly aware of everyone around her