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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Sofía Trujillo
April 29, 2022 at 4:23 pm
They are such a powerful duo, I love them!
snakebite
April 29, 2022 at 4:31 pm
omg SPOILER ALERT LILY!!! i didn’t know dolly would be there!!!
Dani Gg
April 29, 2022 at 4:31 pm
ERES Ídolo NÚMERO 1. 💋 KIYOHARAA.Uno necesita a alguien como tú para montar el mejor espectáculo del día. fotos, maquetas, videoso, música, teatro y acción. PARA_PÚBLICO. .
Susan Doerr
April 29, 2022 at 4:36 pm
Alpaca is warmest fiber and very lightweight. My mother introduced me to you women back in the 70’s and i am grateful for that. Thank you.
yuki119doodles
April 29, 2022 at 4:38 pm
completely off topic but I would love these two on good mythical morning – the pure chaos those two duos would cause 😅
Jay Bryant
April 29, 2022 at 5:44 pm
I think we all have at least one friend that will add chaos with u cuz i know I got that with Mt best friend
platinumblondie
April 29, 2022 at 4:41 pm
I love them!!!
I remember when Jane Fonda was a guest speaker at the community college that I went to in Santa Monica!!
dancelover23
April 29, 2022 at 4:51 pm
Please change the thumbnail wtf hahaha
NoteBitch
April 29, 2022 at 5:00 pm
What is Janes haircut called?Please please!!!!!!!!!!!!!
tall32guy
April 29, 2022 at 5:18 pm
Just a slicked back thing. Not sure if it’s got a name.
A Afedola
April 29, 2022 at 5:23 pm
Clap
Masha Kalinkina
April 29, 2022 at 5:41 pm
They are Really in tune with each other. 🤗
Stevntabc
April 29, 2022 at 6:25 pm
Legends ❤️
Leigh powley
April 29, 2022 at 6:29 pm
I adore these two 😍 Legends in their own rights. 👑👑
sebeckley
April 29, 2022 at 6:31 pm
Lily should try a lighter blanket. They come in different weights.
Alvaro Chuquiure
April 29, 2022 at 6:32 pm
They are so cute together.
Maria Lozada
April 29, 2022 at 6:33 pm
These ladies are so great that I make them my distanced friends. Blessings to both.
Jowana Bueser
April 29, 2022 at 6:37 pm
Jane’s proudest moment: she was glowing while receiving the Oscar on behalf of her father.
Henry Fonda died a few months later. Glad she had a chance to produce a film that gave her legendary father his only Oscar best actor trophy
Colleen Easter
April 29, 2022 at 6:40 pm
I absolutely LOVE these 2…my fave is when Jane finally lets loose and belly laughs!
Vejur9000
April 29, 2022 at 6:46 pm
My god, the sheer number of awards between these icons.
Vejur9000
April 29, 2022 at 6:48 pm
These two golden divas, are adorable.
MrTwisterLP
April 29, 2022 at 6:53 pm
lmao when they started to compaire their prizes hahahahah
Daniela Sv
April 29, 2022 at 6:54 pm
*Your biggest fear is me dying?* hahahahaha i love those two!!!!!!!
Stéfani Lima
April 29, 2022 at 7:05 pm
our girls ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Kate Woods
April 29, 2022 at 7:08 pm
Lily needs to drop her hair routine immediately.
Dee Jeff
April 29, 2022 at 7:09 pm
I love Jane’s hair colour so beautiful
A
April 29, 2022 at 7:18 pm
Lily is delightful and so quirky! Both are such good friends.