Wintour assumed the position in 1988 and since then redefined the cover concept, promoted the career of emerging designers and turned the magazine into an influence platform beyond fashion.
Anna Wintour He will leave his position as an editor in chief of the American Vogue magazine after 37 years.
The news, confirmed by the WWD, ends an era in which Wintour not only transformed the publication into a cultural reference, but also became an indisputable power figure in the industry. Although will continue to be linked to the company as a global content directorits departure from the most emblematic editorial position of fashion opens a new stage for Vogue and for specialized journalism.
Wintour assumed the position in 1988 and since then redefined the cover concept, promoted emerging designers races and turned Vogue into an influence platform beyond fashion, covering politics, culture and activism. His unmistakable style became synonymous with editorial authority. Now, Condé Nast has initiated the search for its successor or successor, in a context in which the publishing industry faces unprecedented challenges and where Wintour’s legacy will be both inspiration and challenge for those who take over.
Anna Wintour’s legacy
Wintour not only directed Vogue, transformed it. Under its leadership, the magazine went from being a traditional fashion post to become a cultural phenomenon. She was a pioneer to take cinema, music and politics to the cover, breaking with the norm of using exclusively models. His commitment to figures like Michelle Obama, Beyoncé or Kim Kardashian It generated both admiration and controversy, but always kept Vogue in the center of public conversation.
In addition, Wintour was a firm defender of emerging talent. Designers like John Galliano, Alexander McQueen or Marc Jacobs They found a key ally in their beginnings. Its influence also extended to the world of art, cinema and philanthropy, being the force behind events such as the MET galawhich under his direction became the most important fashion event in the world.
A controversial figure
Although his legacy is indisputable, Wintour has also been criticized. His leadership style, described by some as cold and authoritarian, inspired even the novel and later film The devil wears fashion.
In recent years, he has faced questions about the lack of diversity in the pages of Vogue and in his editorial team, which led Condé Nast to rethink its inclusion and representation strategy.
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