Anna Wintour Steps Down as Vogue U.S. Editor
Anna Wintour has stepped down as editor-in-chief of Vogue U.S., ending her 37-year tenure that began in 1988. She announced the decision to staff during a June 25 meeting.
However, she will remain at Condé Nast. and will continue serving as Global Chief Content Officer and Global Editorial Director for Vogue, where she will still shape the magazine’s global strategy and oversee events like the Met Gala.
This shift comes as Condé Nast restructures its editorial leadership. Recently, the company has created the role of Head of Editorial Content to lead each publication, and it is currently searching for a successor at Vogue U.S.
- Led Vogue’s U.S. edition from 1988 to 2025
- Will continue in global roles at Condé Nast
- Successor to be announced
- Influenced how fashion is presented and discussed
“After so many years, I feel this is the right moment,” Wintour told staff, according to reports.
Throughout her leadership, Wintour transformed the magazine. During her tenure, she featured celebrities on covers, spotlighted emerging designers, and pushed the brand into digital media. Although she is stepping back from the U.S. edition, her influence will continue to shape Vogue on a global level.
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