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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Jake Straw
April 16, 2021 at 4:16 pm
Excellent this is.
Xavier
April 16, 2021 at 4:22 pm
😂
Nick
April 16, 2021 at 4:26 pm
The film is definitely nowhere near as funny as the first Borat film. First Borat film is a real classic, still holds up real fresh today.
Nick B
April 16, 2021 at 4:26 pm
He’s literally brilliant.
James Kulevich
April 16, 2021 at 4:57 pm
Naaaaah.
The Memeest Film Buff
April 16, 2021 at 4:26 pm
I couldn’t ever think that there could be so much political satire *that can be baked into a cupcake.*
in saintity
April 16, 2021 at 4:32 pm
This dude is the clown priest we all need.
Tim
April 16, 2021 at 4:36 pm
very nice
Farrell's Props
April 16, 2021 at 4:40 pm
Incredible movie!
Blake DeVoe
April 16, 2021 at 4:40 pm
“HOWdy dOODY”
Tom Stevens
April 16, 2021 at 4:43 pm
wa wa wee wa
James Kulevich
April 16, 2021 at 4:57 pm
Cheap jokes for those with a low I.Q.
Priya Choudhary
April 16, 2021 at 5:39 pm
So you loved this?
Cinnamon girl
April 16, 2021 at 6:06 pm
Oh shut up
Tom Carr
April 16, 2021 at 4:59 pm
I think it’s brilliant that Borat isn’t even speaking Kazakh, yet another layer showing western ignorance. Any ‘Eastern’ sound is good enough for us.
Zboncak Applegate
April 16, 2021 at 4:59 pm
0:35
vol.fyi
Carranza91
April 16, 2021 at 5:02 pm
Lol so how does he explain the cameramen filming inside the bakery or clinic. Always wondered that
Vishrut Bajaj
April 16, 2021 at 6:40 pm
They tell the people that they are shooting a documentary and make them sign the papers beforehand. Sacha and Maria stay in character the entire time so no one suspects they’re acting and not just being themselves.
fat neek
April 16, 2021 at 5:06 pm
Lmao
John Chen
April 16, 2021 at 5:14 pm
Geniuses
Spencer Stones
April 16, 2021 at 5:20 pm
This man had to wear a bulletproof jacket to film the scene, legend!
Priya Choudhary
April 16, 2021 at 5:20 pm
Gotta say Sacha is doing great with the campaigning of both films, pretty sure they’ll win the Oscars
Mason 美生
April 16, 2021 at 5:28 pm
How do they explain the cameras to the real people?
Justin Kostak
April 16, 2021 at 5:41 pm
Lol this is my first time seeing him not as Borat.
Erkki Dreiak
April 16, 2021 at 5:44 pm
Garbage political propaganda
LoveTroll
April 16, 2021 at 6:01 pm
❝ _There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts fear out, because fear restrains us. Indeed, the one who is fearful has not been made perfect in love. We love, because he first loved us._ ❞ — 1 John 4:18,19
Axe Avier
April 16, 2021 at 6:16 pm
Unless you’re just spamming on every video as fast as possible, a bit weird and inappropriate to be posting Christian verses after that incest/Christian pastor scene.
Sloozen1
April 16, 2021 at 6:02 pm
I love Sacha Baron Cohen but this movie really really sucked. He was smart to not try to release this to a theater release because people would have wanted their money back. It is the equivalent of a Hallmark Channel movie. Almost everyone in this movie saw through the disguises and it had a weak premise.
Sara Back
April 16, 2021 at 6:14 pm
As a person who knows Hebrew it gets confusing because you understand but you have to read too.
Kim W
April 16, 2021 at 7:32 pm
Love this man. Such a great human.