A Historic Era Ends: Anna Wintour Exits Top Role at Vogue
Anna Wintour steps down as Vogue editor-in-chief after 37 years, marking the end of a fashion era. The announcement, made on June 26, 2025, marks the end of an era, even if she did not fully depart Vogue or its parent company Condé Nast.
While she’s leaving her U.S. editorial role, Wintour will retain her titles as Vogue’s global editorial director and Condé Nast’s global chief content officer.
From Denim Covers to Red Carpet Power
Wintour’s first Vogue cover in 1988 featured Israeli model Michaela Bercu—wearing jeans—a groundbreaking moment for high fashion publishing. That cover set the tone for decades of bold editorial decisions that redefined what fashion media could be.
She brought Vogue out of studio sterility and into the real world—literally—with outdoor shoots, celebrity power covers, and unpredictable styling. Under her watch:
- Richard Gere appeared with Cindy Crawford in 1992, breaking gender traditions.
- Fashion aristocracy appeared on covers with lesser-known artists and cultural upstarts.
- She made Vogue a trend-breaker and a tastemaker.
More Than Just Vogue: A Global Content Powerhouse
Wintour has been in charge of Vanity Fair, GQ, Bon Appétit, Wired, and other magazines since 2020, when she was appointed Condé Nast’s chief content officer. She helped shape the voice of modern publishing across more than a dozen global titles.
Her decision to step back from American Vogue coincides with a larger restructuring at Condé Nast, not a retirement.
A Shift in Fashion’s Most Influential Seat
The title of “editor-in-chief” will be replaced with a new position called head of editorial content, signaling a structural evolution.
While speculation swirls over who will take over the coveted U.S. Vogue role, eyes are on rising leaders—especially following the historic appointment of Chioma Nnadi to lead British Vogue in 2023.
Anna Wintour Age and Net Worth
- Age: 75 (Born November 3, 1949)
- Estimated Net Worth: $50 million
- Famous For: Editor-in-Chief of Vogue, Met Gala Chairwoman, fashion industry icon
Source: CNN
