Fashion Icon Anna Wintour Leaves Vogue USA: A New Chapter in Media History
New York, vrijdag, 27 juni 2025.
After 37 years at the helm of Vogue USA, Anna Wintour announces a strategic shift. She will focus on her global role as Chief Content Officer at Condé Nast and Global Editorial Director of Vogue. The 75-year-old fashion trendsetter is making room for a new generation of editors by creating a new ‘Head of Editorial Content’ position. Wintour will remain closely involved with crucial projects like the Met Gala and Vogue World, while giving the next generation of media makers space to shape the future of fashion journalism. This shift marks a historic moment in the media world, with one of the most influential editors ever continuing her legacy by making way for innovation.
A Historic Transition at Vogue
Anna Wintour, the 75-year-old fashion-defining editor, is leaving her role as Editor-in-Chief of Vogue USA after 37 years. She will concentrate on her global role as Chief Content Officer at Condé Nast and Global Editorial Director of Vogue [1][2]. Wintour has announced the creation of a new ‘Head of Editorial Content’ position to make room for the next generation of editors [3].
Wintour’s Future Vision
During a staff meeting, Wintour emphasized the importance of professional growth: ‘Everyone in a creative field knows how essential it is to never stop growing in your work’ [4]. She sees her new role as an opportunity to ‘help the next generation of passionate editors enter the field with their own ideas’ [5].
Continued Involvement
Despite her shift, Wintour will remain closely involved with crucial projects such as the Met Gala and Vogue World [6]. She will retain her responsibilities, including closely following the fashion industry and continuing to serve as a tennis and theatre editor [7].
Expanded Role at Condé Nast
Wintour’s role at Condé Nast has significantly expanded in recent years. She is now responsible for the editorial leadership of multiple leading brands, including WIRED, Vanity Fair, GQ, AD, and Teen Vogue [8].