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After decades of steering American fashion through seismic cultural shifts and industry reinventions, the ever-iconic Anna Wintour is officially beginning her search for a new head of editorial content at VOGUE US. At seventy-five, the British-born fashion legend—who became Editor-in-Chief of VOGUE in 1988—remains at the helm globally, continuing her role as Chief Content Officer for Condé Nast and Global Editorial Director for VOGUE.
What does this mean for the most powerful seat in American fashion media? Simply put: Evolution.
Wintour’s decision to step back from the day-to-day editorial oversight of VOGUE US whilst maintaining her global vision speaks to the shifting tides within media and fashion. It’s a modern move—one that echoes the current demand for inclusivity, innovation, and strong digital-native storytelling. Whoever fills the role will not only shape the voice of VOGUE in America but will also need to speak fluently across platforms, cultures, and communities, continuing the legacy Wintour cemented while carving out a new chapter.
There’s no denying her influence: From bringing American designers to the world stage to front-row power politics that blurred the line between fashion and entertainment, Wintour’s fingerprints are on nearly every defining style moment of the last four decades. But this handoff isn’t a goodbye—it’s an invitation. An open seat at a table she built.
For those of us watching the intersection of fashion, media, and culture closely, this move is more than a leadership shuffle—it’s a rare, pivotal moment. As fashion continues to diversify and decentralise, VOGUE US has the chance to become even more reflective of the global stage it commands. And Wintour, with her unmistakable bob and sunglasses, still has the final word.
Let the new era begin.
