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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Hayz of the Reach
June 27, 2021 at 2:34 pm
I swear I’ve seen Tom break down his career several times…
Ana Martau
June 27, 2021 at 2:41 pm
Hello and im new here and i love Tom performance on Thor Thor the dark world Thor Ragnarok first avevengers, avengers the infinity stones avengers endgame and disney plus Loki
Corporal Anonymous
June 27, 2021 at 2:53 pm
Marvel, I swear to nine realms if you don’t give Tom’s Loki and Chris’s Thor a reunion I’m gonna do the Wanda Move.
Marija B.
June 27, 2021 at 2:55 pm
he’s such a well-spoken person. I love listening to him talk.
Sebastian Kawas
June 27, 2021 at 3:07 pm
Watching avengers with my dad was the start of my love for marvel and it’s partially thanks to Tom Hiddleston’s Loki
Anushka Das
June 27, 2021 at 3:08 pm
IMAGINE going to take your room key in the hotel and the key being handed over to you by him. I’d probably faint.
Taranis the Thunderer
June 27, 2021 at 3:21 pm
It might be average but i really want to see War Horse now
Sara Samaletdin
June 27, 2021 at 3:26 pm
You ignored Wallander!
Luthando Dlomo
June 27, 2021 at 3:26 pm
Solid dude
Ankit Mukand
June 27, 2021 at 4:01 pm
I give one time comment that is that anyone who obeys 10 commandments a non destructible body and a planet made by Jesus Christ is given when he comes so wait for his coming otherwise UN NEW WORLD ORDER 2021 TO 2030 IS THERE IN GOOGLE IMAGE
Reylandson Abreu
June 27, 2021 at 4:12 pm
The way he explains that playing Loki is like piano chords… It’s so hard not to fall in love with this man 😹
Ariana HANSEN
June 27, 2021 at 4:22 pm
He’s so pure I love him so much!
Skull Bleu
June 27, 2021 at 4:26 pm
Sigh…💖💖💖
Diana Rodríguez
June 27, 2021 at 4:32 pm
My only problem with this video is that it ended
Sofia Martellini Rosa
June 27, 2021 at 5:25 pm
Where’s Crimson Peak?! He nailed that role
Griffgames
June 27, 2021 at 6:55 pm
Yes.
Adam Patiño
June 27, 2021 at 5:42 pm
MISTITLED. It should actually read, “Tom Hiddleston breaks down his career as the same character…. Loki”
Fadetoblack0211
June 27, 2021 at 5:49 pm
The character he created was central to Thor and the Avengers, arguably the movies that propelled the franchise into a new orbit. Just an iconic character.
Suzanne Rust
June 27, 2021 at 6:01 pm
So glad that he got the role of Loki rather than Thor! In my humble opinion, he is much better suited for that part.
copamatique
June 27, 2021 at 6:12 pm
so proud of him 💖
Melissa Ann
June 27, 2021 at 6:23 pm
I’m really sad they left “The Hollow Crown” off of this.
Megan Van Eerden
June 27, 2021 at 6:31 pm
I could listen to him talk for hours
_anoja31_
June 27, 2021 at 6:42 pm
I’VE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS AHH
Griffgames
June 27, 2021 at 6:55 pm
The Tom Hiddleston Sacred Timeline.
Hello Doctor
June 27, 2021 at 7:21 pm
He is just so handsome!! 😍😍
Rafael Paun
June 27, 2021 at 7:34 pm
Such an amazing actor for real. Even him in King Kong was awesome