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
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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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Feline_julia
May 17, 2021 at 4:00 pm
First
Feline_julia
May 17, 2021 at 4:00 pm
First comend
Natalie S.
May 17, 2021 at 4:00 pm
Philadelphian here!
Nagy Gréta
May 17, 2021 at 4:00 pm
He’s so attractive😩😩😩
Feline_julia
May 17, 2021 at 4:01 pm
Love it 😍
Abby L
May 17, 2021 at 4:04 pm
I didn’t realize these were location specific slang until I watched this video. I thought everyone used these
ChefMimsy
May 17, 2021 at 4:09 pm
Same
MJ Williams
May 17, 2021 at 4:07 pm
The term Hoagie turned Leslie into a food reviewer
Ht Rubenstein
May 17, 2021 at 4:11 pm
Half of these I didn’t even realize were philly slang. Like I was so confused as to why “down the shore” was there
JB doesn't stand for Justin Bieber
May 17, 2021 at 4:11 pm
His voice is so soothing lmaooo
J G
May 17, 2021 at 4:13 pm
Philly Slang is your mom’s name on Only Fans
Danielle
May 17, 2021 at 4:16 pm
Grew up 2 hours north of Philadelphia and definitely used a lot of these terms. Brings me back!
joshua banks
May 17, 2021 at 4:18 pm
They mis drawin 😂😂
Sisterwayne
May 17, 2021 at 4:40 pm
MAC means MONEY ACCESS CENTER. I think the first MAC cards were issued by Philadelphia National Bank.
Ana Starr
May 17, 2021 at 5:09 pm
Mummers are straight up high school band club, glorified, LoL.
zer0luv
May 17, 2021 at 5:27 pm
I love that he pronounced water ice properly, “wooder ice”.
clarissa krigger
May 17, 2021 at 5:32 pm
I love him so much! And philly slang is dope af. I like hearing different city slang
Pamela Mays
May 17, 2021 at 5:45 pm
Again, how is he looking younger now than he did when he was in Hamilton?
Tai E
May 17, 2021 at 6:02 pm
I’m 27 and I just felt personally attacked 😂
Katie Mark
May 17, 2021 at 6:17 pm
Mummers are also a Newfoundland tradition, but it’s a little different. Around Christmas time the idea is to completely disguise who you are using anything and everything and go door to door asking “any mummer’s ‘lowed in?”. And the owner of the house is meant to be guessing who the person in the costume is. It is strange, I know 😂
Kaylin Schenk
May 17, 2021 at 6:23 pm
Genuine question…why did everyone attached to the movie Music get a ton of flack, but LOJ didn’t get any at all? He was just as much a part of it?
Jac
May 17, 2021 at 6:25 pm
“Old Head Brady”
Katherine
May 17, 2021 at 6:34 pm
He’s a hottie😊
Booker Farrior
May 17, 2021 at 6:42 pm
Can’t forget about Ahki either lmao
Josie
May 17, 2021 at 7:07 pm
He has such a smooth voice omg. That philly pride really shines.
Catherine Robbins
May 17, 2021 at 7:27 pm
MAC Machine is short for Money Access Center put out by PCN Bank.