After 37 years of defining American fashion from the top of Vogue’s masthead, Anna Wintour is officially stepping down as the magazine’s editor-in-chief. But don’t mistake this for a farewell — she’s not leaving the party, just moving to the VIP lounge.
As of June 26, 2025, Wintour will continue as Condé Nast’s chief content officer and global editorial director of Vogue, maintaining her grip on the fashion bible’s worldwide strategy, including the Met Gala and Vogue World. American Vogue, meanwhile, will get a new head of editorial content, a role already established across international editions. It's not goodbye, it’s a shift in energy.
Who’s Next for Vogue’s Throne?
Condé Nast has yet to name a successor — the head of editorial content will report directly to Wintour, keeping the Vogue machine tightly aligned with her global vision. Insiders say the move is a way to free her up for international focus, but the structural change also signals Vogue’s intent to usher in a new generation of leadership for its US arm.
It’s part of a broader editorial overhaul at Condé: similar transitions have already taken place at Vogue Britain, Germany, Japan, and others. The American edition is just the latest domino to fall as Condé cements its globalized content strategy — with Wintour still very much pulling the strings.
Legacy, Longevity, and the Long Game
Despite dropping the EIC title, Wintour, now 75, remains Vogue’s cultural compass. She’ll still oversee major editorial moments, events, and brand strategy, and even retains her quirky niche roles — like being the magazine’s tennis and theater editor. Her editorial fingerprints will continue to shape not just Vogue, but much of Condé Nast’s universe.
For fans and critics alike, this moment is both seismic and symbolic. Wintour built an empire and now she’s evolving it. The next head of American Vogue will inherit a massive legacy — but also a playbook shaped by one of the most powerful editors in media history.
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