Anna Wintour Steps Down as Vogue’s Editor-in-Chief

Anna Wintour has announced her departure from her role as editor-in-chief of Vogue, according to a report. The news was confirmed by Variety, which stated that she communicated the change to Vogue staff on Thursday.

Though stepping down in this capacity, Wintour will continue serving as Condé Nast’s chief content officer and global editorial director at Vogue. She has been a vital figure at the magazine for many years and will also remain responsible for Vogue’s global output.

As chief content officer, Wintour retains oversight of Condé Nast’s diverse brand portfolio, including Wired, Vanity Fair, GQ, AD, Condé Nast Traveler, Glamour, Bon Appétit, and others. However, The New Yorker, overseen by David Remnick, will not fall under her purview.

Wintour joined Vogue in 1988, succeeding Grace Mirabella. Almost immediately, she made significant changes that transformed the magazine’s image. One of her first notable covers featured model Michaela Bercu wearing denim, a bold choice, marking a shift for the brand’s aesthetic.

Wintour pioneered the trend of featuring celebrities on magazine covers, a move that has since become quintessential not only for Vogue but also for many other publications.

She ascended to the role of artistic director at Condé Nast in 2013 and took on the position of global content advisor in 2019. Going forward, Wintour is expected to concentrate more on the magazine’s international presence while continuing to oversee all Condé Nast titles except for The New Yorker. What her involvement with the Met Gala will look like in the future remains uncertain.