Longtime editor steps back from daily operations as Condé Nast restructures
In a pivotal move that signals the close of not just an editorial era but a defining chapter in fashion history, Anna Wintour has announced plans to appoint a new head of editorial content at Vogue U.S. The internal announcement, made to staff on Thursday, comes as Condé Nast continues refining its global editorial structure.
Wintour, 75, who has led American Vogue since 1988 and currently serves as Chief Content Officer of Condé Nast and Global Editorial Director of Vogue, will retain both high-level positions. In these roles, she continues to oversee content strategy for a vast portfolio of brands including GQ, Vanity Fair, Wired, Architectural Digest, Allure, Bon Appétit, and Glamour, among others.
The transition comes four years after Condé Nast introduced its global editorial model—an ambitious restructuring that unified content creation across all markets. Each region, from the U.K. to India, Japan, and the Middle East, now operates under a dedicated editorial head who reports directly to Wintour. With this new U.S. appointment, Vogue America will, for the first time, be aligned with this global structure.
Although Wintour will no longer be involved in the day-to-day editorial operations of Vogue U.S., her influence remains deeply woven into the fabric of the brand. The move marks a strategic evolution—one that reflects a broader redefinition of leadership in an increasingly digital-first, globally integrated media landscape.
A successor has not yet been named, but with Wintour guiding the transition, Vogue’s next chapter is set to unfold under watchful, legacy-defining eyes.