A new head of editorial content for American Vogue has been announced as being sought by Condé Nast. This has been considered a major moment in the career of Anna Wintour, who had overseen the management of Vogue for 37 years.
The role of Vogue editor in chief had been held by Wintour since 1988. However, under the latest organizational plan, her focus has been decided to be shifted more towards a global leadership role.
This move was communicated to the Condé Nast team by her on Thursday. As global content officer, leadership of magazines such as Wired, GQ, Glamour, Bon Appétit, and Allure has been carried out by her.
This change was stated as covering all Condé Nast magazines except The New Yorker. Additionally, support for excellent business strategies and editorial development has been indicated as an objective.
The new editorial head’s position has been explained as one that will not directly affect her role, giving her more time to dedicate to global responsibilities.
A change in production standards was introduced by Wintour in her first Vogue cover, with Michaela Bercu being featured in jeans and a Christian Lacroix sweater. This was recognized as the first casual look on the magazine’s cover in its history.
Wintour’s style, with dark glasses, short hair, and her powerful persona, was identified worldwide. She has been described as a pioneer in supporting innovative new designers.
Through the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund, over $8 million in funding and mentorship has been provided to new designers over more than 20 years.
This step, by appointing a new leader for Vogue U.S., has been cited as marking the end of an era defined by Anna Wintour.
