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This is what the front row at fashion week used to look like

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    Click through the gallery to see how the front row has evolved over the years.

    Click through the gallery to see how the front row has evolved over the years.
  • <p>Back in 2003, the front row was a little less glam than what we’re used to seeing these days. Distressed denim was the clothing of choice and issues of <i>Us Weekly</i> kept famous faces Nicky Hilton and Mariska Hargitay entertained pre-show. <i>(Scott Gries/Getty Images)</i></p>
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    Diesel Stylelab Fall/Winter 2003

    Back in 2003, the front row was a little less glam than what we’re used to seeing these days. Distressed denim was the clothing of choice and issues of Us Weekly kept famous faces Nicky Hilton and Mariska Hargitay entertained pre-show. (Scott Gries/Getty Images)

  • <p>Susan Sarandon sits tall with her daughter Eva Amurri. <i>(Scott Gries/Getty Images)</i><br></p>
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    Donna Karan Fall/Winter 2003

    Susan Sarandon sits tall with her daughter Eva Amurri. (Scott Gries/Getty Images)

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  • <p>Yep, that’s Scarlett Johansson back in 2003. <i>(Evan Agostini/Getty Image)</i></p>
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    BCBG Max Azria Fall/Winter 2003

    Yep, that’s Scarlett Johansson back in 2003. (Evan Agostini/Getty Image)

  • <p>Remember Mya? The singer shared some runway snaps via her digital camera at the Sass & Bide show in 2004. <i>(Mark Mainz/Getty Images)</i></p>
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    Sass & Bide Fall/Winter 2004

    Remember Mya? The singer shared some runway snaps via her digital camera at the Sass & Bide show in 2004. (Mark Mainz/Getty Images)

  • <p>Back when Anna Wintour smiled and was photographed without her signature shades. <i>(Thos Robinson/Getty Images)</i></p>
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    Derek Lam Fall/Winter 2004

    Back when Anna Wintour smiled and was photographed without her signature shades. (Thos Robinson/Getty Images)

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  • <p>Hey look! It’s Miss Teen USA, Tami Farrell, figure skater, Oksana Baiul and stylist Philip Bloch. <i>(Bryan Bedder/Getty Images)</i></p>
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    Luca Luca Fall/Winter 2004

    Hey look! It’s Miss Teen USA, Tami Farrell, figure skater, Oksana Baiul and stylist Philip Bloch. (Bryan Bedder/Getty Images)

  • <p>Barbara Walters and Annette De La Renta looking regal up front. <i>(Peter Kramer/Getty Images)</i></p>
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    Oscar De La Renta Fall/Winter 2004

    Barbara Walters and Annette De La Renta looking regal up front. (Peter Kramer/Getty Images)

  • <p>Aw, Anna Nicole Smith. <i>(Mark Mainz/Getty Images for Bourjois)</i></p>
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    Betsey Johnson Fall/Winter 2004

    Aw, Anna Nicole Smith. (Mark Mainz/Getty Images for Bourjois)

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  • <p>Looking suave, Dylan McDermott. <i>(Evan Agostini/Getty Images)</i></p>
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    Marc Jacobs Fall/Winter 2004

    Looking suave, Dylan McDermott. (Evan Agostini/Getty Images)

  • <p>We’re not sure how Claire Danes was able to sit down in this body hugging dress. <i>(Peter Kramer/Getty Images)</i> </p>
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    Narciso Rodriguez Fall/Winter 2004

    We’re not sure how Claire Danes was able to sit down in this body hugging dress. (Peter Kramer/Getty Images)

  • <p>Who would have ever imagined a world where Jon Lovitz and model Janice Dickinson would be sitting side by side. <i>(Carlo Allegri/Getty Images)</i></p>
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    Sue Wong Fall/Winter 2004

    Who would have ever imagined a world where Jon Lovitz and model Janice Dickinson would be sitting side by side. (Carlo Allegri/Getty Images)

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  • <p>Remember Nicole Richie and DJ AM? <i>(Brad Barket/Getty Images)</i></p>
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    Monique Lhuillier Spring 2005

    Remember Nicole Richie and DJ AM? (Brad Barket/Getty Images)

  • <p>Kendu Isaacs, Mary J. Blige, Janet Jackson and Jermaine Dupree take fashion really seriously. <i>(Peter Kramer/Getty Images)</i><br></p>
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    Baby Phat Spring 2005

    Kendu Isaacs, Mary J. Blige, Janet Jackson and Jermaine Dupree take fashion really seriously. (Peter Kramer/Getty Images)

  • <p>Jessica Simpson. <i>(Frazer Harrison /Getty Images)</i></p>
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    Oscar De La Renta Spring 2005

    Jessica Simpson. (Frazer Harrison /Getty Images)

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  • <p>Mandy Moore hanging out with the Olsen twins. <i>(Peter Kramer/Getty Images)</i></p>
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    Marc Jacobs Spring 2005

    Mandy Moore hanging out with the Olsen twins. (Peter Kramer/Getty Images)

  • <p>Cynthia Garrett and model Carol Alt. <i>(Peter Kramer/Getty Images)</i><br></p>
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    Luca Luca Fall 2005

    Cynthia Garrett and model Carol Alt. (Peter Kramer/Getty Images)

  • <p>Back when Bey had a lot to learn about fashion. <i>(Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)</i></p>
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    Oscar De La Renta Fall 2005

    Back when Bey had a lot to learn about fashion. (Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

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  • <p>Drew Barrymore. <i>(Evan Agostini/Getty Images)</i></p>
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    Marc Jacobs Fall 2005

    Drew Barrymore. (Evan Agostini/Getty Images)

  • <p>Claire Danes, Katie Holmes, Catalina Sandino Moreno and Jaime King. <i>(Bryan Bedder/Getty Images)</i> </p>
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    Calvin Klein Fall 2005

    Claire Danes, Katie Holmes, Catalina Sandino Moreno and Jaime King. (Bryan Bedder/Getty Images)

  • <p>Kelly Osbourne, Sean “Diddy” Combs and Nicole Richie. <i>(Thos Robinson/Getty Images)</i></p>
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    Fashion For Relief, 2005

    Kelly Osbourne, Sean “Diddy” Combs and Nicole Richie. (Thos Robinson/Getty Images)

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  • <p>Paris Hilton was the queen of fashion week in the early 2000s. <i>(Peter Kramer/Getty Images)</i></p>
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    Zac Posen Spring 2005

    Paris Hilton was the queen of fashion week in the early 2000s. (Peter Kramer/Getty Images)

  • <p>Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta Jones looking young and fresh. <i>(Peter Kramer/Getty Images)</i></p>
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    Michael Kors Spring 2006

    Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta Jones looking young and fresh. (Peter Kramer/Getty Images)

  • <p>Gwen Stefani. <i>(Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images)</i></p>
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    Zaldy Spring 2006

    Gwen Stefani. (Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images)

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  • <p>Check out the abs on Brandy! <i>(Peter Kramer/Getty Images)</i></p>
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    Baby Phat Spring 2006

    Check out the abs on Brandy! (Peter Kramer/Getty Images)

  • <p>Lauren and Heidi before the Spencer Pratt days. <i>(Mat Szwajkos/Getty Images for Max Azria)</i></p>
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    Max Azria Collection Fall 2006

    Lauren and Heidi before the Spencer Pratt days. (Mat Szwajkos/Getty Images for Max Azria)

  • <p>The good ‘ol days with Iris Apfel all in red. <i>(Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images for Joanna Mastroianni)</i></p>
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    Joanna Mastroianni Spring 2007

    The good ‘ol days with Iris Apfel all in red. (Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images for Joanna Mastroianni)

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  • <p>Rachel Bilson and Rihanna looking tight at Zac Posen. <i>(Peter Kramer/Getty Images for IMG)</i></p>
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    Zac Posen Fall 2007

    Rachel Bilson and Rihanna looking tight at Zac Posen. (Peter Kramer/Getty Images for IMG)

  • <p>An almost unrecognizable Kim Kardashian. <i>(Peter Kramer/Getty Images for IMG)</i></p>
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    Pegah Anvarian Fall 2007

    An almost unrecognizable Kim Kardashian. (Peter Kramer/Getty Images for IMG)

Click through the gallery to see how the front row has evolved over the years.
<p>Back in 2003, the front row was a little less glam than what we’re used to seeing these days. Distressed denim was the clothing of choice and issues of <i>Us Weekly</i> kept famous faces Nicky Hilton and Mariska Hargitay entertained pre-show. <i>(Scott Gries/Getty Images)</i></p>
<p>Susan Sarandon sits tall with her daughter Eva Amurri. <i>(Scott Gries/Getty Images)</i><br></p>
<p>Yep, that’s Scarlett Johansson back in 2003. <i>(Evan Agostini/Getty Image)</i></p>
<p>Remember Mya? The singer shared some runway snaps via her digital camera at the Sass & Bide show in 2004. <i>(Mark Mainz/Getty Images)</i></p>
<p>Back when Anna Wintour smiled and was photographed without her signature shades. <i>(Thos Robinson/Getty Images)</i></p>
<p>Hey look! It’s Miss Teen USA, Tami Farrell, figure skater, Oksana Baiul and stylist Philip Bloch. <i>(Bryan Bedder/Getty Images)</i></p>
<p>Barbara Walters and Annette De La Renta looking regal up front. <i>(Peter Kramer/Getty Images)</i></p>
<p>Aw, Anna Nicole Smith. <i>(Mark Mainz/Getty Images for Bourjois)</i></p>
<p>Looking suave, Dylan McDermott. <i>(Evan Agostini/Getty Images)</i></p>
<p>We’re not sure how Claire Danes was able to sit down in this body hugging dress. <i>(Peter Kramer/Getty Images)</i> </p>
<p>Who would have ever imagined a world where Jon Lovitz and model Janice Dickinson would be sitting side by side. <i>(Carlo Allegri/Getty Images)</i></p>
<p>Remember Nicole Richie and DJ AM? <i>(Brad Barket/Getty Images)</i></p>
<p>Kendu Isaacs, Mary J. Blige, Janet Jackson and Jermaine Dupree take fashion really seriously. <i>(Peter Kramer/Getty Images)</i><br></p>
<p>Jessica Simpson. <i>(Frazer Harrison /Getty Images)</i></p>
<p>Mandy Moore hanging out with the Olsen twins. <i>(Peter Kramer/Getty Images)</i></p>
<p>Cynthia Garrett and model Carol Alt. <i>(Peter Kramer/Getty Images)</i><br></p>
<p>Back when Bey had a lot to learn about fashion. <i>(Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)</i></p>
<p>Drew Barrymore. <i>(Evan Agostini/Getty Images)</i></p>
<p>Claire Danes, Katie Holmes, Catalina Sandino Moreno and Jaime King. <i>(Bryan Bedder/Getty Images)</i> </p>
<p>Kelly Osbourne, Sean “Diddy” Combs and Nicole Richie. <i>(Thos Robinson/Getty Images)</i></p>
<p>Paris Hilton was the queen of fashion week in the early 2000s. <i>(Peter Kramer/Getty Images)</i></p>
<p>Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta Jones looking young and fresh. <i>(Peter Kramer/Getty Images)</i></p>
<p>Gwen Stefani. <i>(Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images)</i></p>
<p>Check out the abs on Brandy! <i>(Peter Kramer/Getty Images)</i></p>
<p>Lauren and Heidi before the Spencer Pratt days. <i>(Mat Szwajkos/Getty Images for Max Azria)</i></p>
<p>The good ‘ol days with Iris Apfel all in red. <i>(Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images for Joanna Mastroianni)</i></p>
<p>Rachel Bilson and Rihanna looking tight at Zac Posen. <i>(Peter Kramer/Getty Images for IMG)</i></p>
<p>An almost unrecognizable Kim Kardashian. <i>(Peter Kramer/Getty Images for IMG)</i></p>

In the midst of fashion month, one thing becomes increasingly important: the front row.

Even if you didn’t see the show, you probably remember who was sitting up front. That’s because the front row at fashion shows has become a different sort of peacock parade, where the lineup of editors, celebrities, stylists and influencers often rival the models strutting down the runway.

While faces like Kim Kardashian and Beyonce have become fashion week regulars, we rewound the clock back to the early 2000s to see how things have changed. 

Click through the gallery above to see the evolution of the fashion week front row.   

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