Anna Wintour steps down after 37 Years as Editor-in-Chief of Vogue: What’s next for the 'Fashion Bible'?

Anna Wintour defined American Vogue and influenced global fashion for nearly four decades. After 37 years at the helm, the iconic editor-in-chief is retiring. Wintour announced the news to her staff in June, signaling the end of an era but she's not going too far.

The 75-year-old global editorial director of Vogue and chief content officer for Condé Nast, Anna Wintour, informed staff members on Thursday that she will be looking for a new head of editorial content at American Vogue, as per a report by WWD.

Will Anna Wintour still work for Vogue?

Anna Wintour will continue to serve as Condé Nast's global chief content officer and Vogue's global editorial director, as per a report by People.

Taking over from former editor-in-chief Grace Mirabella, the veteran editor started her career at Vogue in 1988. Wintour started changing the magazine right away, and one of her first significant actions changed the course of the company's history.

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How did Anna Wintour change Vogue forever?

In a playful and carefree photo taken by Peter Lindbergh, model Michaela Bercu wore a $10,000 Christian Lacroix sweater and $50 jeans on her debut cover (the November 1988 issue), marking the first time denim was featured on the cover of Vogue.

By featuring celebrities on the cover, this innovative cover debut heralded another significant magazine advancement and marked the beginning of a new era in magazine cover design.

It was believed that Wintour's intimidating reputation served as the inspiration for Miranda Priestly's role in the book The Devil Wears Prada, which was written by her former assistant Lauren Weisberger and later adapted into a film starring Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway.

She reversed the trend in 2009 by permitting cameras to enter Vogue's hallowed realm while the magazine was creating its yearly "September issue." As Wintour and her team put together the biggest September issue to date, the documentary, The September Issue, documented their daily activities, as per a report by People.

Wintour was appointed Condé Nast's artistic director in 2013, and in 2019 she was promoted to global content advisor, earning her third position. The name of Wintour's replacement is still unknown.

Who will be the new Editor-in-Chief?

Her successor has yet to be announced, leaving the fashion industry wondering who will come next. Wintour is anticipated to have more time to support the markets more fairly with the addition of a new editorial leader to the U.S. Vogue team.

FAQs

Will Anna Wintour still work for Vogue?
Yes, she will continue as global chief content officer and global editorial director.

Who will succeed Anna Wintour as editor in chief?
Her replacement has not been announced yet.