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
Still haven’t subscribed to Vogue on YouTube? ►► http://bit.ly/vogueyoutubesub
Get the best of Vogue delivered right in your inbox ►► https://bit.ly/3xAZyQg
Want to hear more from our editors? Subscribe to the magazine ►► http://bit.ly/2wXh1VW
Download the Vogue App ►► https://apps.apple.com/us/app/vogue-runway-more/id289380413
Check out ‘The Run-Through with Vogue’ podcast ►► https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-run-through-with-vogue/id1526206712
Vogue YouTube Channels:
British Vogue: https://www.youtube.com/@britishvogue
Vogue Taiwan: https://www.youtube.com/@voguetvtaiwan
Vogue France: https://www.youtube.com/@VogueFrance
Vogue India: https://www.youtube.com/@VogueIndia
Vogue Japan: https://www.youtube.com/@VogueJapan
Vogue México y Latinoamérica: https://www.youtube.com/@VogueMexicoyLatinoamerica
Vogue Germany: https://www.youtube.com/@VogueGermany
Vogue Italia: https://www.youtube.com/@VogueItalia
Vogue Spain: https://www.youtube.com/@VogueSpain
ABOUT VOGUE
Vogue is the authority on fashion news, culture trends, beauty coverage, videos, celebrity style, and fashion week updates.
Ramon Louzeiro
December 5, 2019 at 3:30 pm
Saudades das asas …
Vinícius sonza
December 5, 2019 at 3:36 pm
Rip
Roxana Idrogo
December 5, 2019 at 3:38 pm
Bellos Angeles de Victoria’s Secrets 🥰😘😘😘😉
Juanii.
December 5, 2019 at 3:46 pm
❤❤
jessica swanson
December 5, 2019 at 3:48 pm
Please petition to bring back the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show comment if you agree that it should comeback
Danny Cartagena
December 5, 2019 at 5:10 pm
“They Said” their are not go to do a fashion show this year… maybe next year???
jessica swanson
December 5, 2019 at 5:12 pm
@Danny Cartagena I know but I want it to come back and I wanna see who agrees with me
House of Colors
December 5, 2019 at 7:46 pm
It never went. They just aren’t doing this year and re-evaluating its roles and focusing on other aspects. There is a decent chance it will come back.
jessica swanson
December 5, 2019 at 7:48 pm
@House of Colors I know
DB4331
December 5, 2019 at 3:50 pm
Thank you for the 1080p finally! But still it’s almost 2020, these should really be 4k. But it’s an improvement!
Sebastián Arenas Suárez
December 5, 2019 at 4:00 pm
Estoy extrañando el Fashion Show 💔
Giu R.
December 5, 2019 at 4:09 pm
Where is Sara Sampaio? The only one with a real strong personality I miss her 😢 I wouldn’t be surprised if she chose not to work with them anymore
Aldahir meza
December 5, 2019 at 4:12 pm
Por un momento pensé que la chica rubia era Erin pero no, desgraciadamente no. 🙁
pinkmarisol
December 5, 2019 at 4:22 pm
I LOVE this victoria secret
ScottSwift666
December 5, 2019 at 4:28 pm
0:37 ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)
bazu es
December 5, 2019 at 4:40 pm
Graceeeee!!!
Magnolia Maria Santos Corrales
December 5, 2019 at 4:50 pm
Woouuuuu
Mouli Roy
December 5, 2019 at 5:12 pm
Tbh it doesn’t look like VS advertisement, it’s rather looks like PINK advertisement. VS has lost it’s charm.
Anna Skywalker
December 5, 2019 at 6:34 pm
Absoluetly that’s not vs anymore
Silly Pants
December 5, 2019 at 5:41 pm
I luv Taylor Hill she’s so beautiful and seems really fun to be around 😍🌺🍾
M
December 5, 2019 at 5:52 pm
YESSSSS VS , I will always support you , please continue the VSFS 🥰🥰💕💕
Jagruti Jadhav
December 5, 2019 at 6:33 pm
Song ?
Anna Skywalker
December 5, 2019 at 6:33 pm
And where’s Candice?At least she’s an original Angel not like all those 10 angels coming out of nowhere🤔😑
최유성
December 5, 2019 at 6:48 pm
Wow!!!! Jasmine and Taylor and Grace Very nice funny awesome!!! I want to play the game and music lipsync battle.
Karina Perales
December 5, 2019 at 7:01 pm
Bring the VS show back guys please
luciano AC
December 5, 2019 at 7:02 pm
i love it when they try to make models eating junkie food happen lmfao
Rillya Kharisma
December 5, 2019 at 7:04 pm
This is what we’ve been talking about Vic!! This kinda video and all that angels. Angels 👏🏻 not just a random girls. Natural and not too forced.
cute human
December 5, 2019 at 7:08 pm
Taylor Hill 😍😍😍❤️❤️❤️❤️
House of Colors
December 5, 2019 at 7:47 pm
Woah a 1080p upload from VS for once.
Sugar Frenchie
December 5, 2019 at 7:55 pm
BRING BACK FASHION SHOW WITH MADONNA SINGING FOR IT