Fashion Show Etiquette: The Truth About the Front Row By Gabriela | GLW Magazine I’ve been invited front row at fashion shows countless times. The view is unmatched — the artistry, the fabric movement, the full vision of the designer. Sitting in those seats is always an honor, a recognition that you’re part of the story fashion is telling in that moment. But I’ve also seen, time and time again, people in the front row who don’t act with the respect that the position deserves. Oversized phones blocking cameras, endless live-streaming, distracted chatter during the show — these habits take away from the experience. A fashion show is not a stage for ego. It’s a celebration of art, and the front row is a privilege, not a playground. That said, let’s not forget an important truth: every row matters. The second, the third, even the standing room — each seat carries energy, eyes, and appreciation that make the show what it is. A designer’s vision doesn’t end at the first row. Fashion...
