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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Dusty Scrolls
September 2, 2020 at 6:32 pm
This guy gave every average to skinny built kid back in the 80’s some hope. I was definitely one of them.
Greg B
September 2, 2020 at 6:39 pm
No mention of Crossroads.
TMC Sloan
September 2, 2020 at 6:40 pm
My cousin Vinnys still one of my favorites
Jordan Fuifui
September 2, 2020 at 6:44 pm
I was waiting for Netflix to take Cobra Kai…
Lucian David
September 2, 2020 at 6:48 pm
No Crossroads?
M.V. Shulman
September 2, 2020 at 6:51 pm
I love him in the karate kid
Mitsuo
September 2, 2020 at 6:54 pm
Look up Gary Gulman’s bit on the Karate Kid
Kaptain Kool
September 2, 2020 at 7:01 pm
What a coincidence. I’m binge watching Cobra Kai on Netflix right now. And so far, it’s really great.
peter papadimitriou
September 2, 2020 at 7:02 pm
Loved the movies that he did lucky kid
Rex Xodia
September 2, 2020 at 7:03 pm
This guy has done something more than the karate kid movies.
You learn something everyday
macwblade1
September 2, 2020 at 7:05 pm
“It’s actually pronounced MACH-io”
Connor craig sellars
September 2, 2020 at 7:06 pm
How is this 17 minutes long lol
Joseph
September 2, 2020 at 7:09 pm
Such a blessing we have Cobra Kai!
Raxhel Lee
September 2, 2020 at 7:14 pm
who else had a crush on daniel in the movies lol
Ocean Sage
September 2, 2020 at 7:14 pm
Ralph Macchio is amazing in The Outsiders, The Karate Kid, My Cousin Vinny, & Psych!
Jim Halpert
September 2, 2020 at 7:17 pm
We
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Noah Lasher
September 2, 2020 at 7:19 pm
This is just one giant ad for Cobra Kai and I don’t even care…
Krohnos
September 2, 2020 at 7:25 pm
Good timing VF, I’ve been enjoying Cobra Kai lately.
FlyEX Gamer
September 2, 2020 at 7:26 pm
Hey I’m kinda early
Mama Llama
September 2, 2020 at 7:30 pm
❤️❤️❤️
BreadBear19
September 2, 2020 at 7:34 pm
I just finished season 2 of cobra kai two hours ago lmao
Ashley A
September 2, 2020 at 7:35 pm
Disappointed he didn’t talk about “Crossroads”.
Daniel Larson
September 2, 2020 at 7:36 pm
2029
mreeping
September 2, 2020 at 7:37 pm
Met him at Pittsburgh comic con and he was legitimately soooo nice and funny. Felt like i could die afterwards! A good giy
Moaz Mohammad
September 2, 2020 at 7:49 pm
Love this guy