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Anna Wintour Steps Down as American Vogue Editor in Chief

The shift reflects Condé Nast’s global realignment that replaces the editor-in-chief title with a head of editorial content post.

Anna Wintour, left, and John Galliano attend Vogue's Forces of Fashion Conference at Milk Studios in New York City on Oct. 12, 2017.
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Vogue British editor Anna Wintour attends the 78th Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall in New York on June 8, 2025.
Vogue editor Anna Wintour has stepped down from her role as the editor-in-chief at Vogue America.

Overview

  • Wintour announced on June 25 that she will relinquish her editor-in-chief duties after 37 years leading American Vogue.
  • She will retain her roles as Condé Nast’s global chief content officer and Vogue’s global editorial director overseeing all international editions.
  • The editor-in-chief title will be retired and a new head of editorial content will manage American Vogue’s day-to-day editorial operations.
  • The change is part of a broader Condé Nast restructuring initiated in 2020 to align its global brands under dedicated market and global editors.
  • Wintour will continue to oversee marquee events like the Met Gala and mentor rising editorial talent across the Condé Nast network.