Anna Wintour Steps Down As Vogue Editor After 37 Years

Anna Wintour is stepping down after 37 years as editor-in-chief of American Vogue, a move that marks a major shift in the fashion industry. She will continue as Vogue's global editorial director and Condé Nast's chief content officer, focusing on global responsibilities while a new Head of Editorial Content (HOEC) is appointed to manage Vogue US. Wintour is credited with revolutionizing Vogue by blending high fashion with street style and elevating celebrity covers, as well as transforming the Met Gala into a premier fashion event. The search for her successor is underway with notable candidates including Amy Astley, Chioma Nnadi, and Kate Betts, alongside internal contenders like Taylor Antrim and Chloe Malle. Throughout her tenure, Wintour became an iconic, sometimes intimidating figure who helped define modern fashion media and inspired the character in "The Devil Wears Prada." Her departure from day-to-day editorial duties signals a new era for Vogue, while she remains influential in shaping its global content strategy.