The end of an era. Something no one could have imagined has now become reality: the one and only Anna Wintour has announced she is stepping down from her post as Editor-in-Chief of Vogue US.
Vogue and Anna Wintour go together like horse and carriage. Wintour has not only led the magazine into the 21st century, she turned Vogue into the most influential fashion magazine in the world. And she became one of the most influential (if not the most) figures in fashion and publishing. How’s that for an accomplishment?
Anna Wintour, the woman who redefined Vogue
Love her or hate her, she truly is a fashion and editorial mastermind. Not only has she turned Vogue into a global brand, but, as Chair of the Met Gala since 1995, she has transformed it into fashion’s most prestigious annual event. This led to raising hundreds of millions of pounds for the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute. Last but certainly not least, Wintour redefined the magazine’s cover — introducing celebrities instead of featuring only models. Though that may not seem like a big deal now, it was a radical shift at the time.
“When I became the editor of Vogue, I was eager to prove to all who might listen that there was a new, exciting way to imagine an American fashion magazine,” shared Wintour upon her announcement on Thursday.
In 2017, Queen Elizabeth II officially named Anna Wintour a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE), recognising her exceptional services to fashion and journalism.
And what’s next? Much of Wintour’s focus is now shifting within Condé Nast. She will continue in her roles as Chief Content Officer for Condé Nast as well as Global Editorial Director of Vogue.
“Anybody in a creative field knows how essential it is never to stop growing in one’s work,” Wintour said. “Now, I find that my greatest pleasure is helping the next generation of impassioned editors storm the field with their own ideas.”
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