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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Say--Lind
January 11, 2022 at 2:35 pm
Lembraram da Valentina, que tudoo
S1onnach
January 11, 2022 at 2:37 pm
watch up the trap
Mateja ajetaM
January 11, 2022 at 2:37 pm
I love to see all body types, different skin colors, powerful and beautiful women…it’s just amazing
Lola Lilly
January 11, 2022 at 3:28 pm
Right, and why can’t there be a VS show with all these women!
Natalie P
January 11, 2022 at 3:59 pm
@Lola Lilly I believe the show is scheduled to return in 2022!
Pryor B
January 11, 2022 at 4:08 pm
took them years of people DEMANDING for them to show these models off because the CEO himself said that “those” women were not a fantasy. so glad fenty came in and changed the game
anoushka
January 11, 2022 at 2:40 pm
LOVE LOVE LOVE the variety
Patrick Wentzell
January 11, 2022 at 2:48 pm
wish I had someone with me.
Blazer Club
January 11, 2022 at 2:50 pm
🎉🎉❤️
Blazer Club
January 11, 2022 at 2:50 pm
🎉❤️🎉
Blazer Club
January 11, 2022 at 2:50 pm
❤️🎉🎉
Reeh Oliveira
January 11, 2022 at 2:57 pm
Perfeitas!!!! Perfect 😍🌷
kumbackquatsta
January 11, 2022 at 3:05 pm
two many fatties
Blaire Bliss
January 11, 2022 at 3:11 pm
pretty much bella hadid is on all of the VS advertising videos…woww she’s not even an angel…
and where’s all the angels?? i thought they were given the title “Angel”, and their main job is to be a spokesperson, ambassador, and model to the brand. and yet, i dont see them in the advertising videos frequently….
FluffyUnicorn
January 11, 2022 at 3:16 pm
They don’t have angels anymore. They have this “VS collective” with many types of women. It might be political correct but I sure will miss the glory days.
Prashant Negi
January 11, 2022 at 3:46 pm
shhhhh you’re making too much sense. You’re gonna offend someone.
Michaella Vrd
January 11, 2022 at 6:14 pm
They don’t have the angels anymore..the company has changed to VS Collective and Bella is one of their members
Honey Comb
January 11, 2022 at 4:14 pm
A pisy that well-known models are shown everywere, and therefore perhaps better models don’t give a chance. They promote Bella more than the clothes. Very cheap.. Victoria Secret is so ‘10..
Faustine Yan
January 11, 2022 at 4:49 pm
wtf was this music in the back??!? it sounded like the trailer of a horror film
Ssss
January 11, 2022 at 5:38 pm
Awe. I actually really like this💗
Agusgagu
January 11, 2022 at 7:01 pm
Não gostei da line da Valentina Sampaio ,poderia ter sido em inglés ,más sempre bonita !