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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@brightlightnin6577
December 7, 2023 at 2:41 pm
💒
@JessicaThomass
December 7, 2023 at 2:42 pm
I absolutely lived for this 🩷 but…chile where is 2013-2017 😖
@datedylan2187
December 7, 2023 at 2:42 pm
She seems so tired here
@IceyKnuckles
December 7, 2023 at 2:42 pm
Mess
@JaeColllins
December 7, 2023 at 2:43 pm
They skipped her 2013-2017 era I stopped watching mid video 👎🏾
@LILROMANXD
December 7, 2023 at 2:45 pm
QUEEEEEN
@fayithgaming
December 7, 2023 at 2:46 pm
Tomorrow’s the big day
@jonathanmukeba6282
December 7, 2023 at 2:46 pm
Such a pleasure to watch Nicki ❤❤❤
@Lovely-zb6gh
December 7, 2023 at 2:46 pm
I love it ❤❤
@CHARVYMAX
December 7, 2023 at 2:46 pm
The crazy thing is they could have added 15+ more looks. Can’t wait for tonight. Everything is coming full circle!
@paulthescorpio
December 7, 2023 at 2:47 pm
PF2!!!!!!!!!!!
@richardrodriguez8526
December 7, 2023 at 2:47 pm
I need another one of these with the eras and stuff besides just the fashion shows
@curbs9631
December 7, 2023 at 2:47 pm
Love you Nicki!
@jamez8032
December 7, 2023 at 2:47 pm
Pink Friday out TONIGHT 💅🏽💅🏽💅🏽💅🏽
@user-go4kt8gf1w
December 7, 2023 at 2:48 pm
Hey Nicki Minaj you look so beautiful and I love your song Beez in the trap and moment 4 life and you sing that song so beautiful Nicki Minaj 🌹🌹🖤
@lisamaiham1050
December 7, 2023 at 2:49 pm
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@Thebiggest7303
December 7, 2023 at 2:49 pm
I just hate the voice .
@omaeze8059
December 7, 2023 at 2:50 pm
Let me tell u,Nicki is a beautiful woman!!
@misssearthangel
December 7, 2023 at 2:50 pm
The queen
@fauzianalwoga1002
December 7, 2023 at 2:50 pm
My now late mum and I loved nicki Minaj and I have literally grown up watching her since I was 10. Can’t believe my mom isn’t here anymore to watch this and she’s even my mom’s age 😢
@sxt4447
December 7, 2023 at 2:51 pm
I actually love the bright red hair look on Nicki! She always puts herself down for that era but everyone bit off of that aesthetic so it was much more appreciated than she gives herself credit for 💖
@user-bk8tg1yd3o
December 7, 2023 at 2:51 pm
Oh nicki ❤😍 they missed so many iconic looks but that’s okay because the stories were perfect for each look presented… and can we just give her 10s for her little beat she made at the end , without trying 😂
@KatKillaLove
December 7, 2023 at 2:52 pm
Gag City tonight at midnight! We love you Nicki
@joyndundu9414
December 7, 2023 at 2:52 pm
💗PINK FRIDAY 2 LOADING 💗. . . .