Anna Wintour has revealed she is relinquishing one of her positions at Vogue after 37 years at the helm of the iconic fashion magazine.
The 75-year-old informed staff on Thursday that she would be recruiting a new head of editorial content for American Vogue, according to WWD.
Whilst stepping back from day-to-day editorial duties at the US edition, Wintour will retain her roles as Condé Nast’s global chief content officer and global editorial director at Vogue.
The new head of editorial content will report directly to her.
Anna Wintour has revealed she is relinquishing one of her positions at Vogue after 37 years at the helm of the iconic fashion magazine
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In her capacity as chief content officer, Wintour maintains oversight of all Condé Nast brands worldwide, including Wired, Vanity Fair, GQ, AD, Condé Nast Traveler, Glamour, Bon Appetit, Tatler, World of Interiors and Allure.
Wintour first joined Vogue as editor in chief in 1988 and is widely recognised for completely transforming the prestigious fashion publication.
She is also credited with elevating the Met Gala into today’s exclusive red carpet spectacle, personally selecting attendees and greeting celebrities at the event.
Roger Lynch, chief executive of Condé Nast, told the Wall Street Journal that the restructuring was logical given Wintour’s extensive responsibilities.
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Anna Wintour informed staff on Thursday that she would be recruiting a new head of editorial content for American Vogue, according to WWD
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“This will enable her to make time for everyone who needs her,” he said, noting she had been juggling three positions since 2020.
Wintour’s career began at the now-defunct Harpers & Queen before she served as creative director at American Vogue in 1983.
She subsequently led British Vogue as editor in chief from 1985 to 1987 before returning to helm American Vogue.
The announcement has sent shockwaves through the fashion industry, with social media users describing it as the “end of an era” and expressing disbelief at news they never expected to witness.
Wintour first joined Vogue as editor in chief in 1988
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However, Wintour’s tenure has not been without controversy.
She recently faced criticism for appointing Mark Guiducci, 36, a close friend of her daughter Bee Shaffer, to lead Vanity Fair.
Wintour faced calls to step down from organising the Met Gala after this year’s event was branded “forgettable” and “dead” by observers.
Despite these controversies, she is widely credited with successfully transitioning Vogue into the digital era whilst maintaining its fashion focus.
