Strange but true fact: These days, runway shows are as much about who’s sitting front row as they are about the clothes being presented. So what makes a front row memorable, you ask? With some, it’s seeing a random grouping of celebrities that you’d never imagine would be in the same place together (e.g., Nicki Minaj and Anna Wintour). With others, it’s the thrill of seeing some of our favorite style stars perched on the front row together, looking lovely. And given the recent kick-off of NYFW, ’tis the season to reminisce.
Scroll down to see the most memorable front rows of all time, and to shop a few of our favorite front row–worthy pieces.
Chanel Haute Couture S/S 0
We spy heavy hitters Sean Lennon, Carine Roitfeld, Sofia Coppola, Diane Kruger, and Kate Bosworth.
Miu Miu F/W 14:
So many Miu Miu girls, so little space.
Burberry London in Los Angeles event, April 2015:
The most stylish family ever + cameo by Anna Wintour.
H&M F/W 14:
Did they coordinate their outfits together or was this the work of the fashion gods? We think the latter.
J. Mendel F/W 12:
Olsen twins, sunglasses, flowing blond locks. That’s all.
Topshop Unique F/W 14:
Topshop chairman Sir Philip Green happily flanked by Wintour, Kate Moss, and some of our favorite fashion girls.
Caroline Herrera S/S 12:n
How could we forget the season in which Nicki Minaj and Anna Wintour were front-row buddies?
Burberry Prorsum F/W 15:
To watch the runway models or watch this front row watch the runway models… Must’ve been quite the predicament.
Dior Homme F/W 14:
Kendrick Lamar, Karlie Kloss, Will Smith, and Caroline de Maigret all in a row!
Burberry S/S 10:
Emma Watson in the gold dress is everything and more.
Michael Kors F/W 15:
So many fresh-faced fashion girls in a row!
Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, 2013:
Does it get more dapper than this troop?
Very Wang S/S 12:
We spy Beyoncé, Solange Knowles, and a very fancy Kim Kardashian!
