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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Rigoberto Bautista perez
July 27, 2023 at 10:03 am
❤ mi admiracion belleza ❤️ elegancia 💕
Raul Leon
July 27, 2023 at 10:04 am
Is this the show?
escucho_colores29
July 27, 2023 at 12:15 pm
Yes
Clara Colaço
July 27, 2023 at 10:05 am
WOW
Gui Santana
July 27, 2023 at 10:07 am
I don’t know if the VS Fashion Show will return as it used to be, but all I wish is to see Candice Swanepoel walking. ❤
Cloudy Cloud
July 27, 2023 at 10:18 am
i hope it will be the same !!
invasionofyourprivacy L.A
July 27, 2023 at 10:38 am
We all hope it will be the same, but trust me. It will never. After dumping all the VS models from the old format, including Candice and Adriana and Taylor, they will never be the same.
Zishu
July 27, 2023 at 11:52 am
Same bro, she’s my fav
invasionofyourprivacy L.A
July 27, 2023 at 10:19 am
I only look forward for candice and Adriana but not the rest
Ananya Das
July 27, 2023 at 2:57 pm
Adriana retired.
invasionofyourprivacy L.A
July 27, 2023 at 10:26 am
But again idk if they’re using candice and adri just for the sake to boost up VS Show just because both of them were the huge models in VS and now VS has change its format
RickVQueen
July 27, 2023 at 10:33 am
venham ❤️
sparkle jump rope queen
July 27, 2023 at 10:35 am
YES OMG 💗💗💗
Maria Ranjan
July 27, 2023 at 10:36 am
Please bring Gigi, Bella, grace and Taylor hill too❤
HEYGURL(erich soriano)
July 27, 2023 at 10:50 am
Hopefully the VS show will come back again 🥰🥰🥰
B.Lalnghakmawii Nghaki
July 27, 2023 at 11:19 am
Is it the traditional Victoria secret runway comeback again ❤❤yayyy🎉🎉
Malissa Magdalena
July 27, 2023 at 11:25 am
I’m so happy that y’all are coming back❤ I love this new version of Victoria secret!!🫶🫶
francoise boccuzzi
July 27, 2023 at 11:33 am
candice appeared for half a second, but that’s what made this video amazing. i love her and adriana, i hope they are on the show
Zishu
July 27, 2023 at 11:52 am
Finally 🎊
Zishu
July 27, 2023 at 11:52 am
So much excited for the show 💗
Zishu
July 27, 2023 at 11:53 am
I wish Candice Swanepoel will open this show 💕
coralie bullones
July 27, 2023 at 1:56 pm
J’ai tellement envie de revoir un défilé VS❤
Kennedy Mágico
July 27, 2023 at 2:44 pm
Pleaseeee we want, we need, really need the angels on the runway!!! Magic, inspiration and fantasy, all in one place! The doors of the heaven are open.
CherishArtist
July 27, 2023 at 2:46 pm
BRING BACK CANDICE❤❤❤
sebastian lauer
July 27, 2023 at 2:49 pm
naomi after 18 years 👏🏽
jane
July 27, 2023 at 3:32 pm
bring back all of our girls!