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Anna Wintour to Step Down as American Vogue Editor-in-Chief After 37 Years

She will concentrate on steering Vogue’s expanding global editions in her new leadership position at Condé Nast.

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

  • After 37 years at Vogue’s helm, Anna Wintour announced Thursday that she is relinquishing her editor-in-chief duties at the American edition.
  • She will retain her roles as Condé Nast’s global chief content officer and global editorial director of Vogue to oversee international operations.
  • Vogue U.S. will inaugurate a new head of editorial content role, mirroring a structure adopted by other editions since 2021.
  • Wintour revealed the transition during a staff meeting, saying it frees her to focus on the company’s broader content strategy.
  • The shift marks a major leadership change for American Vogue and the wider Condé Nast network as succession planning begins.