After nearly four decades of shaping the frontlines of fashion, Anna Wintour is stepping down from her role as Editor-in-Chief of Vogue (US).
If you’ve ever watched The Devil Wears Prada, you know that this marks the end of an era.
Anna didn’t just edit a magazine; she defined high-fashion by curating guest lists of the Met Gala, which led to the launch of emerging designers’ careers.
Known for her signature sunglasses, immaculate bob and icy poise, Anna also transformed Vogue into a global authority.
And whilst this lady deserves a very well earned break, she’s leaving huge shoes to fill.
So that leads us to the next big question:
Who will replace Anna Wintour?
While Condé Nast (the global media company that publishes Vogue) hasn’t officially announced a successor, the rumour mill is already in overdrive.
According to Women’s Wear Daily and Forbes, three names are leading the charge: Amy Astley, Chioma Nnadi, and Kate Betts.
Amy Astley, who is currently editor-in-chief of Architectural Digest, is no stranger to the Condé Nast world.
She launched Teen Vogue in 2003 with Anna’s backing and has now transformed Architectural Digest into a digital and social media powerhouse.
Chioma Nnadi became the head of editorial content at British Vogue in 2023 and was the first Black woman to lead the publication.
Kate Betts is an American fashion journalist who served as a senior editor at Vogue. She also became the youngest editor-in-chief at Harper’s Bazaar in the late 1990s.
We’d like to throw another name into the mix: Andy Sachs… You know, Anne Hathaway’s Devil Wears Prada character.
Why has Anna Wintour stepped down as Editor-in-Chief?
Anna announced that she was stepping down as Editor-in-Chief of Vogue during a staff meeting on June 26, 2025.
The 75-year-old will remain as Condé Nast’s global chief content officer and Vogue’s global editorial director, overseeing the brand’s international editions.
Condé Nast is currently ongoing a global restructuring, which aims to streamline editorial leadership across markets.
When did Anna Wintour become Vogue’s Editor-in-Chief?
Anna Wintour became Editor-in-Chief of Vogue in 1988 after working at Harper’s & Queen (now Harper’s Bazaar UK).
Her first cover featured model Michaela Bercu, the start of her venture of blending high fashion with street style.
