Anna Wintour Steps Down as Vogue Editor-in-Chief After 37 Years

Anna Wintour's Vogue reign is over, or at least entering a new chapter. Thursday afternoon, she broke news to her staff that she is exiting her role after 37 years and seeking a replacement.

Wintour isn’t leaving Condé Nast, the media company that owns Vogue, entirely. She will remain in a global leadership role, continuing as its Chief Content Officer and Vogue’s Global Editorial Director—positions that significantly reduce her hands-on involvement with the magazine compared to the editor-in-chief role.

Her departure from the top editorial post comes after years of speculation and decades of legacy-building. Over her legendary tenure, Wintour transformed Vogue into a cultural and fashion authority, cementing her status as one of the most influential figures in the industry. She played a pivotal role in launching the careers of designers, shaping fashion discourse, and ushering the magazine into a more inclusive, forward-thinking era. Curiosity surrounds her, leading to her becoming a public figure and subject for books like Amy Odell's Anna Wintour.

Notably, Vogue will not appoint a new editor-in-chief. Instead, the American publication is restructuring the role, seeking a Head of Editorial Content to lead its next chapter. Though Wintour is stepping away from day-to-day duties at Vogue, she will continue to oversee key titles across the Condé Nast portfolio—including Vanity Fair, Architectural Digest, and GQ—as part of her broader role at the company.

Wintour, Vogue, and Condé Nast have yet to release public statements on the news.