After 37 years, the queen of Vogue is passing the torch—but Anna Wintour isn’t disappearing. Here’s how she’s redefining fashion leadership one final editorial revolution at a time.

Anna Wintour, the iconic editor-in-chief of American Vogue

Anna Wintour, the iconic editor-in-chief of American Vogue, is stepping down after a groundbreaking 37-year reign, marking the close of a transformative era in fashion journalism. Since joining in 1988, Wintour has reshaped the magazine into a global cultural powerhouse, pioneering celebrity covers (Michelle Obama, Beyoncé), launching the Met Gala into a cultural phenomenon, and championing designers like Galliano and McQueen

At 75, Wintour is transitioning to her role as Global Chief Content Officer at Condé Nast and Global Editorial Director at Vogue. She will relinquish day-to-day duties from Vogue U.S. and oversee a new "head of editorial content," who will report to her, ensuring continuity even as the brand evolves.

Speculation swirls around potential successors: Vogue.com editor Chloe Malle, British Vogue’s Chioma Nnadi, Instagram’s Eva Chen, and retail influencer Lauren Santo Domingo are front-runners. But insiders caution that no one may wield quite the same influence as Wintour.

Her departure lifts the spotlight on her legacy: transforming Vogue from glossy monthly to omnichannel empire—starring documentaries (September Issue), events (Vogue Worlds), and must-attend experiences (Met Gala). As Condé Nast reshapes editorial leadership, Wintour remains at the helm of global content and cultural strategy.

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