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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Jared Markowitz
August 18, 2022 at 5:13 pm
Ben Seidman is the BEST!!
Viktor Reznov
August 18, 2022 at 5:16 pm
20:00 – I went frame by frame you can see just few silver pixels that he’s hiding them under the leftover coins and then in his left hand’s 2nd and 3rd finger. Absolutely slick trick
robert black
August 18, 2022 at 5:22 pm
Aww,,,,no “Harry In Your Pocket”?
Jordan Gibby
August 18, 2022 at 5:22 pm
Ben was by far the best magician to ever appear on pen and teller’s fool us! Such a great entertainer!
Jeppe Frolund
August 18, 2022 at 7:32 pm
He was super amazing. I really did like Shin Lim on there too though. For the show and the magic.
Kceam
August 18, 2022 at 5:41 pm
I don’t know if the queen trick was filmed at a weird angle, but I had to rewind multiple times and don’t see how anyone could think the queen could be anywhere else than to the left
Tomoya Ogawa
August 18, 2022 at 5:46 pm
This guy is not only super good at what he does, but he is just awesome guy. and also I abolutely loved the victim who got tricked in the video. His reaction was just delightful.
BL
August 18, 2022 at 5:54 pm
My fav video by VF so far! More magic tricks pls 🙃
Tony N
August 18, 2022 at 5:55 pm
That was a lot of fun. Thanks!
css172
August 18, 2022 at 5:56 pm
Excellent video, great entertainment. 15:50 awesome trick!
Izzy Peterson
August 18, 2022 at 6:09 pm
Ben Seidman is the best!!
hmgm
August 18, 2022 at 6:24 pm
All magicians seem so charming, it must be part of their performance but I can’t help but believe they are genuinely nice people.
Herman Von Petri
August 18, 2022 at 7:28 pm
And magicians are some of the most honest liars you’ll ever see. You know up front that it’s all deceit. Most will tell you outright, and you’ll still love being tricked.
Byron Findley
August 18, 2022 at 6:28 pm
Ben is the best I’ve ever seen up close. Great to hear his commentary.
K Family
August 18, 2022 at 6:30 pm
Time to win some money at family parties. Thanks guys 😎
Utopia K.
August 18, 2022 at 6:34 pm
😳😳…
Erik Casey
August 18, 2022 at 6:48 pm
This was amazing!
Suzanne Doberneck
August 18, 2022 at 6:54 pm
My favorite person ever. Give him a show
Gabe Abelson
August 18, 2022 at 7:05 pm
This video could not be more entertaining. When it comes to magic, Ben Seidman is as good as it gets!
Samuel Folaranmi
August 18, 2022 at 7:13 pm
This is wholesome 🍷
C. ladimore
August 18, 2022 at 7:15 pm
fascinating, but if someone ever started touching me, i’d be checking every pocket and changing all my passwords asap. that card shuffling is incredible.
Leah Groess
August 18, 2022 at 7:22 pm
Sleight-of-hand is my favorite type of magic, and Ben Seidman is definitely a master! Very fun video, and I like the combination of magic tricks and pickpocketing scenes.
Jeppe Frolund
August 18, 2022 at 7:32 pm
His lore knowledge is amazing, but honestly the hysterical surprised laughter from the crew when he flawlessly and seemingly effortlessly demonstrates the magic tricks, like it was the easiest thing in the world, just makes this. I imagine 4-5 people behind the camera just watching him in amazement going “surely no way” and then of course, way.
Just really sublime.
Elmer Costa
August 18, 2022 at 7:34 pm
The wallet and phone switching places is a very funny joke. i love how we can see it being done but Eric didn’t realize what was happening because he’s being distracted by all the moving and touching misdirection
Blaise Serra
August 18, 2022 at 7:39 pm
Can’t think of a better person to host this, Ben is an exceptional performer and wealth of knowledge. Great job Vanity Fair 🙂
Sara Askotzky
August 18, 2022 at 7:42 pm
Ben is one of the best magicians I’ve ever seen live! What a treat to see his show if you can!
Ashley Lee
August 18, 2022 at 7:43 pm
Love this guy!