Anna Wintour Steps Down After 37 Years: The End of a Fashion Era

So, here's something that honestly feels like the end of an era—Anna Wintour is officially stepping down as editor-in-chief of American Vogue after an incredible 37 years at the helm. I mean, just think about that. She took over in 1988 and has been shaping the face of global fashion journalism ever since. The announcement came during a staff meeting on the morning of June 25, and although she’s leaving that particular role, she’s not going far. Wintour will continue as Condé Nast’s global chief content officer and global editorial director at Vogue , overseeing every brand under the company except The New Yorker .

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But let's go back a bit, because Wintour didn’t just edit a magazine—she defined it. When she took over from Grace Mirabella in the late '80s, her first cover sent shockwaves through the industry. It featured model Michaela Bercu in a pair of $50 jeans and a $10,000 Christian Lacroix sweater—on a Vogue cover! It was bold, it was fresh, and it broke all the rules, something that would become Wintour’s trademark. She saw the winds of change coming before anyone else did and embraced them without hesitation.

That moment marked the beginning of what would become a legacy of innovation. Under Wintour, Vogue was the first to regularly put celebrities on the cover—something we now take for granted. She made fashion more accessible, mixing high and low, edgy and classic. And let’s not forget her influence on the Met Gala. It basically evolved into fashion’s most exclusive night because of her vision and relentless push for grandeur.

Of course, pop culture took notice. Wintour's reputation for being fiercely exacting inspired the unforgettable Miranda Priestly in The Devil Wears Prada The September Issue , a documentary that finally pulled back the curtain on the mysterious inner workings of Vogue and her leadership.

Over the years, she’s graced the front rows of every major fashion show, championed emerging designers, and pushed for conversations around diversity and sustainability within fashion media. Her covers have featured everyone from Michelle Obama and Lady Gaga to Zendaya and Rihanna—always reflecting a pulse on pop culture.

Now, Vogue U.S. is looking for a new head of editorial content, a role that fits within Condé Nast’s more global, collaborative editorial model. But Wintour will still be the overarching voice, guiding the direction of countless publications.

So yes, Anna Wintour may be stepping aside from one seat, but her hand is still very much on the wheel. Her departure from American Vogue is a huge moment in media history, not just fashion. It’s like watching the curtain fall on a legendary act—one that completely transformed the industry.

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