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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Kyader Reaves
September 20, 2021 at 7:45 pm
We need to know that FYP ASAP!!!👀🤨
Gianella Delgado
September 20, 2021 at 7:45 pm
quiero ver esto con Harry Styles 😭
Gianella Delgado
September 20, 2021 at 7:45 pm
Amo a Shawn
♡kasha♡
September 20, 2021 at 7:45 pm
“I find it easier to trust brown eyes”
You will NOT BELIEVE how GOOD this made me feel about my eye colour!!☺️😂
Juki
September 20, 2021 at 7:45 pm
Camila cabello:👁👄👁
Joe Alwyn :👁👄👁
John Mayer :👁👄👁
Taylor Swift :👁👄👁
Madhura Patil
September 20, 2021 at 7:46 pm
WE WANT HARRY STYLES ON LIE DETECTOR TEST.. !!!!??
Saray Cabello
September 20, 2021 at 7:48 pm
❤️❤️❤️
MATHEW DANIEL
September 20, 2021 at 7:48 pm
Omg my heart can’t handle this cuteness😭💕
Daniel Martinez
September 20, 2021 at 7:48 pm
Shawn laugh so cute💕 and he definitely salty Harry doesn’t follow him back, also why he get so nervous when asked what’s on he’s fyp on tiktok? He got so red over it and the lie detector went crazy interesting.
Joseph Ball
September 20, 2021 at 7:49 pm
Why does he look terrified 🥺
Natalia Chavez
September 20, 2021 at 7:49 pm
La verdad no se como alguien puede odiar a este hombre 🥺 es una ternura y una persona hermosa
Spicy Hoe
September 20, 2021 at 7:49 pm
can we talk how fruity he is
Iara Silva
September 20, 2021 at 7:50 pm
The met gala question tho….
Leni
September 20, 2021 at 7:50 pm
you can feel his nervousness through the screen lmao
Aleksandra Bouma
September 20, 2021 at 7:51 pm
Do you ever get upset when someone doesnt follow you back?
Yeah
I feel like harry styles doesnt follow me back😂😂😂
Pamela Legg
September 20, 2021 at 7:51 pm
Shawn said not their not that intenseive us 1:0 …..
Kinza Anjum
September 20, 2021 at 7:51 pm
Gosh, why does he sound so nervous😂
Miley Slayrus
September 20, 2021 at 7:52 pm
This did not help his case AT ALLLLLL
catradora _
September 20, 2021 at 7:52 pm
He definitely does not know what “ nice guys” mean
Kinza Anjum
September 20, 2021 at 7:52 pm
As a BTS ARMY + Mendes ARMY, I can easily say that we ARE allies
Lelê Amaral
September 20, 2021 at 7:53 pm
NOT THE MET GALA PHOTO
BrownGirlHali
September 20, 2021 at 7:53 pm
Only 2 minutes in and they already went there
jasminexxy salhab
September 20, 2021 at 7:53 pm
I LOVE HIMMMMM
Pamela Legg
September 20, 2021 at 7:53 pm
You hear that NICETST person ever tested mendes army we are proud of you shawn..1😍😍😍