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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Jason Edwards
September 30, 2020 at 4:02 pm
Pete’s the man
Ina Samson
September 30, 2020 at 4:12 pm
It’s nice to be able to put a name to the person behind very important photographs. 🙂 love this guy, his energy reminds me of a very kind uncle. 💗
John
September 30, 2020 at 4:18 pm
Thats crazy
cafevi
September 30, 2020 at 4:26 pm
We are still holding onto Obama 😭🤧 Sometimes I like to close my eyes and imagine he is still our president ;;
QUARTERMASTEREMI6
September 30, 2020 at 4:33 pm
Even if you don’t agree with his politics, the Obamas was quite the family. Miss them to this day. ❤
cafevi
September 30, 2020 at 6:15 pm
QUARTERMASTEREMI6 I agree. His composure and grace (and his family’s) is such an inspiration to me until this day ❤️ Politics is so overwhelmingly combative nowadays and I like that Vanity Fair is highlighting the human aspects of this world by featuring the photographer and Obama as his natural self. Thank you for your response! ☺️🙏🏻
Karebear
September 30, 2020 at 7:32 pm
Same girl. Same.
Ximena Vera
September 30, 2020 at 4:33 pm
i love this content guys ❤️
LeBeautiful
September 30, 2020 at 4:34 pm
Oh wow, he really photographed the true 44th president.
Lauren Broce
September 30, 2020 at 4:37 pm
I saw Pete speak at K-State twice while I was in school there, once before Trump was elected, and again during Trump’s presidency. His candor and resolve while speaking about his professional career was admirable. His tone and message changed immensely between the two speaking engagements, and while Pete didn’t dive into the political mess too much, he made it clear how much respect he had for the Obama family, and how he felt about the current First family.
Crystal Elk
September 30, 2020 at 4:45 pm
Fantastic Episode! What a great man this photographers is! Had me in tears wishing President Obama could have stayed in office about 40years! I’m not American!
Timi
September 30, 2020 at 5:00 pm
Highly recommend his book!
Strawberry 1
September 30, 2020 at 6:08 pm
Oh America, when you had a President of integrity and intelligence…… Lovely to hear and see this gentleman’s career through some of the photographs he took.
Morten Kirkenes
September 30, 2020 at 6:10 pm
We just acting like donald trump isn’t the president.
Peach
September 30, 2020 at 6:12 pm
I stopped watching the 2020 debate today because it was so frustrating. This is exactly what I needed. If only he was still president…
cafevi
September 30, 2020 at 6:16 pm
Peach Me too :,( I couldn’t stand listening to it. I wish our leaders had just an ounce of the grace and composure that the Obama administration emanated.
Siyabonga Africa
September 30, 2020 at 7:12 pm
This is a great palette cleanser after that sh**show
Monica Gonzalez
September 30, 2020 at 6:28 pm
Amazing episode, please do Annie leibovitz
Perez
September 30, 2020 at 6:36 pm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OL-P-v821gQ
Daniel Martins
September 30, 2020 at 6:57 pm
Is he Portuguese-descendent?
Souza is a Portuguese name.
Siyabonga Africa
September 30, 2020 at 7:21 pm
Ok. Now I miss the Obamas a lot more 😭😭
Karebear
September 30, 2020 at 7:33 pm
Love this!
Passive Agressive
September 30, 2020 at 7:51 pm
You can see Peter adored the Obamas❤️🙏😂