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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LeBeautiful
December 29, 2022 at 5:01 pm
The classiest women, on the hottest seat.
The life of Gavin ! ! !!
December 29, 2022 at 5:01 pm
First
Chuuzus
December 29, 2022 at 5:01 pm
Janelle Monae really deserves all the awards for her amazing acting in Glass Onion. she’s one of the few singers who transitioned to acting and is doing it so well
Jean Lemay
December 29, 2022 at 5:59 pm
She was always an actress imo. Peace out!
John Harrison
December 29, 2022 at 6:16 pm
@Jean Lemay She was a singer and still is. God awful actress, completely ruined the film.
More Sims
December 29, 2022 at 6:33 pm
@John Harrison Who hurt you John?
Nancy
December 29, 2022 at 6:34 pm
@John HarrisonLOL you’re delusional
rockofAGES
December 29, 2022 at 7:49 pm
@John Harrison she WAS the film quite literally, what are you on about?
sophia isabelle
December 29, 2022 at 5:04 pm
They are just remarkable women. Happy Holidays everyone.
John Harrison
December 29, 2022 at 5:09 pm
Janelle is one of the worst actors Ive seen this year. Her terrible performance in Knives out 2 completely killed the film for me
John Harrison
December 29, 2022 at 6:51 pm
@Josiah Cook And you should consider watching more films. Because she objectively delivered a terrible performance.
mydogeatspuke
December 29, 2022 at 7:13 pm
@Mimi1117 her overstretched skin is probably pretty weak after that face lift
Bunny Hana
December 29, 2022 at 7:15 pm
@John Harrison hey did you know people can have different opinions? Just because you didn’t find her performance good, that doesn’t mean people can’t like it
moneyball32
December 29, 2022 at 7:16 pm
@John Harrison she *subjectively delivered a terrible performance to you. Subjectively she was great to a lot more—you’re in the minority. Maybe it’s you that needs to watch more films.
Clare Smith
December 29, 2022 at 7:23 pm
me when i lie
KirstenDunstFan
December 29, 2022 at 5:22 pm
Literally the two best characters…Kate and Janelle carried the movie
Ashley Bernstein
December 29, 2022 at 5:22 pm
I’m sorry.. Kate GARY Hudson?? Lol
Prodigity
December 29, 2022 at 5:24 pm
“Are you a nepo baby?”
hugo lewis
December 29, 2022 at 5:31 pm
Also Kate lying perfectly and getting away with it just shows how dumb these fake lie detectors are
Wayward Mind
December 29, 2022 at 5:43 pm
It’s just entertainment. There’s a reason polygraph tests aren’t used during trials.
Isaiah Ruiz
December 29, 2022 at 5:33 pm
can y’all do kendall and Kylie next
sebastian
December 29, 2022 at 7:08 pm
replying to this to voice my distaste for this idea.
clever username
December 29, 2022 at 7:22 pm
@sebastian replying to this to voice my seconding of your distaste for this idea
fish
December 29, 2022 at 5:34 pm
Janelle Monáe is one of the greatest performers of multifaceted and combination of art and humanism. We don’t need systems to recognize this. Her passion and skill and love she conveys through every project is beyond any words I can come up with.
S. Priana Aquino
December 29, 2022 at 5:41 pm
enid and wednesday really out here
L.N
December 29, 2022 at 5:47 pm
Best movie of the year
David J Peinado
December 29, 2022 at 6:05 pm
AAAAAA
Timothy Burke
December 29, 2022 at 6:08 pm
Janelle Monae is not only one of the most beautiful human beings on earth, I also assume she has an IQ off the charts.
mudjin opanak
December 29, 2022 at 6:19 pm
Give Janelle Monae her flowers people
Geoff Stark
December 29, 2022 at 6:30 pm
Kate Hudson has appeared in more romcoms than she’s watched. What a legend
Bordeom
December 29, 2022 at 6:30 pm
Janellleee!! I been waiting for her to do one of these
Kay Kay
December 29, 2022 at 6:34 pm
Janelle Monae is really beautiful.
Tylar Wiley
December 29, 2022 at 6:36 pm
oh this just made my day, thank you queens!
Zarrys Lux
December 29, 2022 at 6:43 pm
why isn’t this an hour long!!
Odd Mad
December 29, 2022 at 7:00 pm
This was excellent.
clever username
December 29, 2022 at 7:19 pm
Both of these women are far more talented and beautiful than they have any right to be.
Caitlyn Winders
December 29, 2022 at 7:19 pm
i love this duo
Shoop
December 29, 2022 at 7:53 pm
It’s official- Dane Cook double cancelled and a bad kisser 💀