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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witch, please
September 13, 2022 at 6:32 pm
Love Quinta so much!!!
🌵free Julian Assange the truth is not a crime
September 13, 2022 at 6:34 pm
Free Julian Assange
Defend free of speech
The best journalist in the world
rnbnart
September 13, 2022 at 6:40 pm
Congratulations to her win!
Ed Reid
September 13, 2022 at 6:40 pm
Shame Jimmy stole her shine.. You’d think he know better having hosted the Oscar.
James Flanders
September 13, 2022 at 7:16 pm
You know that they really close together? She said that she was fine with it.
Kareem Press
September 13, 2022 at 6:40 pm
It’s so crazy seeing how she started off at buzzfeed doing viral skits and now she’s a whole actress….
Keep on believing in yourself anything is literally possible 🌱
Feldspar
September 13, 2022 at 6:50 pm
Abbott Elementary is the most idiotic, unfunny POS airing on the big 4 networks!! Nothing cute or adorable about Quinta AT ALL.
Valeria Olvera
September 13, 2022 at 7:24 pm
Then don’t watch?
TheLemLove
September 13, 2022 at 6:50 pm
So proud of you. I pray whoever is watching this you always remember to believe in your dreams and go after whatever you want in life <3
E.M. Smiley
September 13, 2022 at 6:50 pm
Woohoo!!! So glad that she got this fab feature!
Annakay Broderick
September 13, 2022 at 6:51 pm
love her very pure person
Daniel F
September 13, 2022 at 6:55 pm
BEAUTIFUL!✨
Zecele
September 13, 2022 at 6:57 pm
I have no idea who this is…
NoName
September 13, 2022 at 6:59 pm
Then get to learning
Ty
September 13, 2022 at 7:20 pm
Ok?
NoName
September 13, 2022 at 6:59 pm
The 🐐
Thotty Wizard
September 13, 2022 at 7:19 pm
Quinta looked stunning and absolutely deserved that win, it’s just too bad that jimmy is an idiot who doesn’t seem to realize when it’s his cue to leave.
itstheref
September 13, 2022 at 7:25 pm
Oooooh she got money! 💰 🙌
Timmy_T
September 13, 2022 at 7:37 pm
“We didn’t shoot for 100% accuracy” … Despite that my mom, who was a teacher for 30+ years, kept on telling me how much relatable nearly every moment was while watching Abbott Elementary. I kinda expected it to be a “The Office” rip off, but it ended up being my favorite sitcom in recent years. Well deserved Emmy for you and of course Sheryl Lee Ralph (who my mom related to alot 😁). 👏💯🏆
Jatzel Garcia
September 13, 2022 at 7:48 pm
Love ❤️
Laurana Mabiala
September 13, 2022 at 7:49 pm
she was STU-NNING ✨ so glad she won, she really deserves it and I can’t wait for the next season of Abbott
Superdragon Red
September 13, 2022 at 7:51 pm
Cute levels off the charts