A History of the Fashion Show Front Row (1950s to Now) | Vogue

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 Narrator: James Faulkner 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 Still haven’t subscribed to Vogue on YouTube? ►► Get the best of Vogue delivered right in your inbox ►► Want to hear more from our editors? Subscribe to the magazine ►► Download the Vogue App ►► Check out ’The Run-Through with Vogue’ podcast ►► Vogue YouTube Channels: British Vogue: Vogue Taiwan: Vogue France: Vogue India: Vogue Japan: Vogue México y Latinoamérica: Vogue Germany: Vogue Italia: Vogue Spain: ABOUT VOGUE Vogue is the authority on fashion news, culture trends, beauty coverage, videos, celebrity style, and fashion week updates.