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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Jed Maegraith
September 29, 2020 at 4:28 pm
Woah so early
Paula Avila
September 29, 2020 at 4:31 pm
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September 29, 2020 at 4:33 pm
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soshibell
September 29, 2020 at 4:33 pm
goodness, they are gorgeous.. i will have a mixed feelings watching these two potraying the one of the most tragic love story
Jeff Harrison
September 29, 2020 at 4:37 pm
Love how they barely know these. Youth!
Emma Cole
September 29, 2020 at 4:47 pm
Who else thinks they’re both going to become huge stars!
MSN
September 29, 2020 at 4:52 pm
She’s literally so beautiful
nivranshu baruah
September 29, 2020 at 4:57 pm
Okk they are confused AF. But it’s adorable.
Vivek
September 29, 2020 at 5:06 pm
OBE : what friends called Obi wan kenobi
Vivek
September 29, 2020 at 5:08 pm
Operation London bridge : operation to fix erectile dysfunction
magna czagany
September 29, 2020 at 5:22 pm
Who’s darling ?
Hienric
September 29, 2020 at 5:11 pm
I’m Australian and I knew more than both of them somehow…
JacklinR17
September 29, 2020 at 5:15 pm
I am American and seem to know more lol
Bliss
September 29, 2020 at 5:55 pm
Right! Same! Even when I was their age, I knew more… Crazy!
Benedikt Heine
September 29, 2020 at 5:19 pm
Princess Diana 😳😳😭😭😭😭😭
Blue Sparrow
September 29, 2020 at 5:25 pm
Isn’t the Trooping the colour to celebrate the queen’s fake birthday?
magna czagany
September 29, 2020 at 5:26 pm
Josh O’Connor is much too good looking to play Charles.
Lainie Medina
September 29, 2020 at 5:28 pm
And decent!
Kaygan Zemin
September 29, 2020 at 5:28 pm
Thank you for nothing.
Jesse Jones
September 29, 2020 at 6:15 pm
I’m pretty sure she was right about the purple….
Amanya
September 29, 2020 at 6:20 pm
They have NO idea what’s going on and I’m here for it
Ingrid ika wentary
September 29, 2020 at 6:35 pm
It’s about time for Josh O’Connor to get more recognition 🥰
Adriyanti
September 29, 2020 at 6:38 pm
It is good to put them in here before season 4 started! All spotlight must go towards them I suppose
Matthew Warnecke
September 29, 2020 at 7:03 pm
PAINFUL
illmakeuhowell
September 29, 2020 at 7:18 pm
i had high hopes for Sophie Turner as Diana
Crystal Kim
September 29, 2020 at 7:34 pm
THE CROWN BE MAKING ME A DIANA/CHARLES SHIPPER <3
Tomiwa Adio
September 29, 2020 at 7:39 pm
they are going to be huge stars
Seline Lane
September 29, 2020 at 7:45 pm
If Kristen Stewart playing Diana flops alt least we have a Emma corrin 🥰