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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l l
July 16, 2020 at 6:45 pm
Mariah is stunning and eloquent! Sucks that she got eliminated, should’ve been top 3!
kevin osika
July 16, 2020 at 6:49 pm
Apperently Shea needs to win so she can afford current technology
Ryan Chau
July 16, 2020 at 6:53 pm
“What if you don’t gag?” I SCREAMED LMFAOOO
lou mertens
July 16, 2020 at 6:54 pm
Juju truly has the best multi-media set-up.
Danganronpa Vibes
July 16, 2020 at 6:56 pm
Ok but yall ignoring Mayhem Isnt Here? 😢
jboww2121
July 16, 2020 at 7:03 pm
who tf said “you make more money” when ongina asked what if you don’t gag? 😂😂 i miss seeing all these queens on tv. don’t shoot me but i like seeing derrick on tv 😳
Riina Pellinen
July 16, 2020 at 7:08 pm
Jujubee looks amazing 😍
Alexander Trenchev
July 16, 2020 at 7:13 pm
I felt like something was missing and I just realized on the 6th minute that Mayhem is not present 😅😅
Kayla Morrison
July 16, 2020 at 7:14 pm
Juju’s makeup 😩❤️❤️
Noah Perez
July 16, 2020 at 7:18 pm
Where mayhem at
hazim rasyad
July 16, 2020 at 7:25 pm
Amber serving all this realness !!!!
Saint Yue
July 16, 2020 at 7:26 pm
Dang Alexis looked good in this? Am I the only one??
rome
July 16, 2020 at 7:26 pm
shea serving powerpoint realness
Saint Yue
July 16, 2020 at 7:27 pm
Wait omg where’s mayhem???? 😳
Charlie Robertson
July 16, 2020 at 7:27 pm
JUJUBEE LOOKS SO BEAUT!
steh oliv
July 16, 2020 at 7:27 pm
Where’s the queen of the party, miss Mayhem Miller??
Fallonfish
July 16, 2020 at 7:33 pm
Shea’s camera really decided to run at like, 2 FPS the entire time
Fallonfish
July 16, 2020 at 7:34 pm
1:46 Shea’s clapping fdhfsafdsfs
Dreamy Ken
July 16, 2020 at 7:36 pm
Ongina gurl that wig
Kyndal Alex
July 16, 2020 at 7:36 pm
Derrick…..looks…. 🌝
Its Panpan
July 16, 2020 at 7:40 pm
Mayham is missing in action, or she still crashing party 😆
Janoah Robinson
July 16, 2020 at 7:42 pm
Where’s Mayhem 😩??
onika maraj
July 16, 2020 at 7:45 pm
shea’s camera was lagging the whole time and she still looks gorgeous
Erica R
July 16, 2020 at 7:50 pm
I LOVE JUJUS FACE