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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Arup Mistry
May 30, 2022 at 4:51 pm
I can never have enough Jensen in my life
Andres Calle
May 30, 2022 at 4:55 pm
This is why Canada isn’t smarter than USA
Roast Duck
May 30, 2022 at 4:56 pm
Lol jensen ” jack quaid”
Beetle Nut
May 30, 2022 at 5:00 pm
Please let me know what song this is 0:23
Thank you
Royal Boy
May 30, 2022 at 5:02 pm
Yeah even I want to know
Sanchit Mishra
May 30, 2022 at 5:06 pm
Bones by imagine dragons
Beetle Nut
May 30, 2022 at 5:06 pm
@Sanchit Mishra thank you brother
Royal Boy
May 30, 2022 at 5:10 pm
@Sanchit Mishra thanks man
SliceTube
May 30, 2022 at 5:17 pm
Jesse: That’s deep.
Solider Boy: I understood that reference.
kvng_rvbby
May 30, 2022 at 5:20 pm
Don’t you just love it when we confuse Jack Quaid and Jensen Ackles?
saamqri
May 30, 2022 at 6:20 pm
where is Jack btw?
Dead-fire 8173
May 30, 2022 at 5:27 pm
4:15 Karl: you’re gonna find out more about Lenny this season. That’s diving deep, that’s gonna be…
Me: DIABOLICAL
Felicity
May 30, 2022 at 5:32 pm
It’s been a nice few days watching Jensen doing the boys promo, and I’m so happy and proud for him. at first I thought it’s kinda weird to think that, bc I feel like he’s not mine to be proud of, but now I’ve made my peace, it makes sense when you love someone and they’re doing good so you’re happy for them, it’s just that you know them but they don’t know you. So if anybody else feels the same, know that it’s OK
Ananda Roy
May 30, 2022 at 5:51 pm
It’s weird hearing her talk.
Аня Аня
May 30, 2022 at 5:56 pm
Deep os the most powerful character
“Because he is. Shut up!”😂
Arronny Thao
May 30, 2022 at 5:59 pm
Wtf Dean doing there??
Sia Rogers
May 30, 2022 at 6:00 pm
Jensen has such a pretty milky white skin tone and how do his hair look so soft 😍😍
Lucy G
May 30, 2022 at 6:12 pm
Four days left! So excited
Gabriel Kincaid
May 30, 2022 at 6:17 pm
Are they going to Darth Vader Storm front? Because she was a stump after season 2.
Nev
May 30, 2022 at 6:27 pm
Doesnt she have like regeneration powers, i know the injury she sustained was pretty major but it must heal somewhat better right?
Gabriel Kincaid
May 30, 2022 at 7:08 pm
@Nev I don’t think she’s Deadpool. I don’t think she can regrow stuff. I could be wrong.
_ Pablo_dr _
May 30, 2022 at 6:19 pm
Deep a man of culture
Schizo Man
May 30, 2022 at 6:20 pm
I was looking at Jensen waiting for him to say his name and thought I had a stroke when spoke.
Colin Cnote
May 30, 2022 at 6:28 pm
Swatto isn’t in S2 bruhhhh
Олег Байбурин
May 30, 2022 at 6:32 pm
Good!
Jacob Lape
May 30, 2022 at 6:36 pm
June 3rd! Let’s go
SonicLamb
May 30, 2022 at 6:36 pm
Until proven wrong, I’m going to keep on thinking that Dark Noir is Hughie’s father. The way he looked at Kimiko at the bunker, how he didn’t really attack Hughie at house, the way he looked at Starlight after it was revealed that she was dating Hughie….there’s a bunch of clues there.
your_boy_vesp
May 30, 2022 at 6:49 pm
Dude Hughie already has a father
SonicLamb
May 30, 2022 at 7:03 pm
@your_boy_vesp Figure it out, you’ll get there.
Mkama Antoinette
May 30, 2022 at 7:12 pm
Nope, noir has burnt face, and a darker skin color than Hughie’s father
Liana Chniw
May 30, 2022 at 6:44 pm
Jensen! 😍
Kamie- kiggy
May 30, 2022 at 6:48 pm
Jensen’s deep laugh @ 1:21 🥺i love hearing his laugh 💚
Furion Max
May 30, 2022 at 7:00 pm
oh my God Karen’s voice matches her looks. it’s absolutely adorable!
she’s just the cutest ball of murder and carnage ain’t she?
NM6
May 30, 2022 at 7:07 pm
Just happy that a series that im following finally is consistent on putting out new seasons.
Beast Johnston
May 30, 2022 at 7:39 pm
Karen is fine