Anna Wintour is stepping down as editor-in-chief of the American fashion magazine Vogue after nearly forty years. She announced the news on Thursday during a staff meeting, reports the entertainment magazine WWD.
Wintour had been editor-in-chief of Vogue since 1988. During the meeting, she announced that she is looking for a new editor-in-chief for the well-known fashion magazine.
The 75-year-old Wintour will remain global editorial director for Vogue and chief content officer for the American magazine giant Condé Nast. This means that she will continue to oversee brands such as Wired, Vanity Fair, GQ, AD, Condé Nast Traveler, Glamour, Bon Appétit, Tatler, World of Interiors and Allure.
Wintour, who almost always wears large black sunglasses, is praised for her ability to unite the fashion world with Hollywood.
As editor-in-chief of Vogue, Wintour put big names from entertainment on the cover, such as Oprah Winfrey, Madonna, Kate Moss, Beyoncé, Cindy Crawford, and Kim Kardashian. With this, she ushered in a new era for the design of magazine covers.
Wintour was honored by King Charles
Earlier this year, Wintour was honored by British King Charles for her contribution to the fashion world. She received the Order of the Companions of Honour, an award for people who have achieved something special in the arts or sciences.
A month earlier, Wintour received the President Medal of Freedom from then-US President Joe Biden. It is the highest civilian honor in the United States.