Credited from: NPR
Anna Wintour, the iconic editor-in-chief of Vogue, is stepping down after an impressive 37-year tenure leading the magazine, as reported on Thursday. Wintour, 75, who has been synonymous with American Vogue since her appointment in 1988, will continue to serve as the global editorial director and chief content officer of Condé Nast, Vogue's parent company, according to Le Monde, CBS News, and BBC.
During a staff meeting, Wintour announced a search for a new head of editorial content, signaling her shift in focus to broader responsibilities at Condé Nast. She emphasized her desire to support the next generation of passionate editors, leading Vogue into its next chapter, as confirmed by sources including Reuters and HuffPost.
Wintour's influence on the fashion world is profound; she has raised more than $300 million for New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute and was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in January. Renowned for her discerning eye and formidable leadership, she has impacted not only Vogue but various other Condé Nast brands, including Vanity Fair and GQ, according to NPR and others.