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It’s official—after 37 years at the helm of American Vogue, I, Anna Wintour, am stepping down as editor in chief. Confirmed by sources like the Daily Front Row and WWD, and echoed by Arab News and AOL, this marks the end of an era in fashion publishing. My decision was announced to staff in a meeting on the morning of June 25. Though no longer running Vogue day-to-day, I remain very much involved, holding onto my global titles at Condé Nast as chief content officer and as Vogue’s global editorial director. These moves reflect a shift toward an international focus and signal no plans for retirement despite my 75 years.
Headlines have been swift and far-reaching—"Anna Wintour steps down as US Vogue editor after nearly 40 years" and "Anna Wintour stepping back as Vogue Editor-in-Chief after 37 Years"—with many noting I leave behind a legendary reign that not only changed magazine covers, but set the agenda for the wider industry. My approach to covers, mixing high fashion with accessible styles, such as the 1988 debut featuring denim, and my penchant for putting celebrities on the cover, is now the template for nearly all fashion media.
Most recently, I addressed a long-circulating rumor about the Met Gala, telling Good Morning America’s Michael Strahan that, contrary to urban legend, no, I do not personally approve every Met Gala outfit, although guests often call seeking advice. The 2025 Met Gala, themed “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” will be historic as the first menswear-focused event since 2003, as reported by IMDb and Just Jared.
Business activity hasn’t slowed. Vogue’s social media presence is buzzing, highlighting ongoing projects like Open Casting, with me quoted on Instagram about our excitement for the evolving feature, and signaling continued engagement in digital transformation and fresh industry voices. The magazine’s August feed is full of collaborations, from tagging actors like Bobby Cannavale to celebrating creatives with our renowned platform.
I have just been named an honoree at the 25th Anniversary Only Make Believe Gala set for October, hosted by John Oliver—a testament to continued influence beyond publishing. On social channels, figures in fashion and beyond reflect on my leadership legacy, as seen in posts by Success Magazine and others.
One of the biggest industry stories this week is Vogue’s controversial debut of AI-generated models for a Guess campaign following my stepping down, covered by the BBC and Just N Life. The campaign, orchestrated by Seraphinne Vallora and Guess, ignited global debate and speculation about whether AI is the next disruptor in fashion.
Speculation about my future continues, with attention on which bold new leader will inherit Vogue and how I will shape Condé Nast’s global direction—but for now, as confirmed in my statements to The New York Times, my office and passion remain firmly in the thick of the world’s fashion conversation.
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