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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@Lit-NA
August 2, 2024 at 2:05 pm
Emma’s acting skills are indeed surreal. And as the casting director said it never felt like acting. They are truly majestic!
@aben4628
August 2, 2024 at 2:07 pm
Bravo for your casting
@kmabroukful
August 2, 2024 at 2:10 pm
them Emma is very confusing when she is referring to them , and I just don’t understand the ludacris behind this Shi%
@lisabeth155
August 2, 2024 at 2:10 pm
Ewan is so fascinating incredible powerful iconic and talented af ❤❤ sadly under used in this show
@nikitasingh0412
August 2, 2024 at 2:14 pm
i love Tom Glynn Carney’s portrayal of Aegon
@btstrasharmyexo-lbaekiesha2776
August 2, 2024 at 2:15 pm
The entire cast is phenomenal but i will FOREVER praise the casting of Alicent and Aegon bc i don’t think it was intentional but Olivia and Tom look EXTREMELY similar like it literally looks like Aegon stole his mom’s entire face
@tashfox12
August 2, 2024 at 2:16 pm
Everyone praises Ewan, he had lots of promotion and you’d think he has a really big role in the show and yet… He is barely on screen. Literally 1-2 minutes each episode with almost no dialogue or development. It’s so strange, I don’t understand this. Why would you waste such an interesting character with cool character design and his talented actor? Can someone please ask Ryan Condal?
@Em35nyc
August 2, 2024 at 2:23 pm
They’re obsessed with the rhaenicent dynamic. It needs to stop. Characters like aegon aemond helaena jace baela rhaena should have way more screen time. It should be an ensemble cast like GOT was but they are obsessed with rhaenyra alicent, and daemon, although his season two storyline is also boring. Basically the writing is bad and that’s why certain characters aren’t getting the focus they should be getting.
@tashfox12
August 2, 2024 at 2:44 pm
@Em35nyc this is so ridiculous. I wish the showrunners and HBO would get more backlash on this so they’d actually change something. They don’t let their younger cast shine and only focus on the older generation characters who don’t even do anything most of the time and the second season dragged so much. It’s just so boring and annoying that I stopped watching.
@user-hg3iv5hy3s
August 2, 2024 at 2:20 pm
Casting is definitely on point
@maksimnikiforovski2034
August 2, 2024 at 2:26 pm
Great video, but why is this lady shocked by Milly’s apartment? Why is she judging her?
@Em35nyc
August 2, 2024 at 3:32 pm
Yeah kinda weird/rude. There’s a video Milly did a few months giving a house tour of her mom’s place in Australia, that must be where she did the audition based on the descriptions here and in the house tour video.
@Luna_Sutton
August 2, 2024 at 2:31 pm
Millys audition being chaotic is so on brand
@OmegaSupreme989
August 2, 2024 at 2:34 pm
don’t forget to make a video about how bad ep 8 is
@queenxx1690
August 2, 2024 at 2:41 pm
yes it is bad
@ashleydalton4857
August 2, 2024 at 2:37 pm
This perspecive is so appreciated!! I reckon HotD will go down as one of the best examples of casting in history.
@rahmatmanurung8133
August 2, 2024 at 2:37 pm
The Green siblings trio casting are the best ❤ Ewan, Phia, Tom.
@miru6005
August 2, 2024 at 2:45 pm
Tbh, I’m really interested how does one become a casting director, like what route do you have to take to get to be one, to be able to choose and literally give an actor a carrier and legacy if you hit the jackpot
@13thTreasure
August 2, 2024 at 2:48 pm
I wish they gave more screen time to ewan. I got invested in the show because of his character Aemond and how captivating his performance is. Brilliant casting nevertheless 👏👏👏
@targlife2979
August 2, 2024 at 2:54 pm
Emmas’ easily my favourite actor on this show and that’s saying a lot since almost all these actors are so talented.
@aryad2334
August 2, 2024 at 3:03 pm
Ewan steals the show every time he’s on screen even without speaking. it’s a shame that he has so little screen time even though Aemond is the most interesting character and the one who is carrying the whole season on his back with just few scenes. they destroyed the whole dynamic of team black vs team green, now is everyone vs aemond. at least give him more screen time, he deserves it
@Eli-kq7qt
August 2, 2024 at 3:12 pm
I enjoyed the interview that she gave, but who is Daemon’s aunt that she was referring to?
@18thealien
August 2, 2024 at 3:12 pm
Having read Fire & Blood seeing the casting announcements for this show was insane, every single one was just perfect.
@ericaschannel2599
August 2, 2024 at 3:15 pm
It’s the worst show ever it’s nothing like got
@pchygrl17
August 2, 2024 at 3:24 pm
Loved this video sooooo much!!! Truly amazing casting, Love this cast!
@Pst1432
August 2, 2024 at 3:38 pm
Indeed. Having the adults versions of Rhaenyra and Alicent have such chemistry is such luck! The few moments they’ve been together have been amazing
@jackiem3516
August 2, 2024 at 3:40 pm
Love the whole cast and thought each are perfect for their roles but it’s really cool to see how far Olivia has come after first seeing her in Bates Motel almost 10 years ago!
@hh-ug4ki
August 2, 2024 at 3:41 pm
Alicent “a lamb to the slaughter” WELL YES. i feel vindicated as an “Alicent is a lamb” truther!
@drummertp12
August 2, 2024 at 3:43 pm
I always thought that storyboard artists, costume designers, concept artists and prop departments dont get enpugh credit and now im going to add casting directors to that list. All of these are immensely important for a show to succeed.