Chloe Malle Takes the Vogue Throne as Anna Wintour Hangs Up Her Shades
As the curtains close on Anna Wintour’s iconic tenure at American Vogue, the fashion world swirls with both reverence and renewed anticipation. For an astounding 37 years, Anna has reigned as the sovereign of style—shaping not just Vogue’s aesthetic but redefining fashion’s interface with culture, politics, and celebrity. Now, she steps into a new role as Condé Nast’s global editorial director and chief content officer, still at the helm of key events like the Met Gala, while a fresh face takes charge of the American magazine’s daily direction ReutersThe Economic TimesThe Daily Beast.
Charting the New Era
That fresh face is Chloe Malle, Vogue veteran, digital disruptor, and daughter of actress Candice Bergen and filmmaker Louis Malle. At 39, she becomes the new Head of Editorial Content—a title signaling evolution rather than mere succession ReutersThe Economic TimesThe Daily BeastEW.comThe Cut. Malle brings over 14 years of editorial grit, from social editor to leading Vogue.com and co-hosting The Run-Through podcast ReutersThe Economic TimesWikipediaThe CutVogue. Acknowledging her inherited advantages as a “proud nepo baby,” she nevertheless credits hard work—not privilege—for earning her place at the helm The Daily BeastWikipediaEW.com.
Malle arrives with an innovative vision: shifting Vogue from monthly issues to a model of fewer, high-quality, culturally themed collectible editions, and elevating long-form journalism online to cultivate “a more direct, smaller, healthier audience” New York Post+1E! OnlineVogueThe Cut. Yet, industry observers warn she inherits a fading legacy, as Vogue grapples with declining print relevance and the challenge of reclaiming its place in the zeitgeist New York Post.
Anna, though relinquishing daily duties, remains ever-present ... “just down the hall,” mentoring Malle while continuing to shape Vogue’s global narrative E! OnlineReutersThe Washington PostThe GuardianABC NewsThe Economic TimesEW.com.
Future Fashion Highlights to Watch
| Spotlight | What to Expect |
|---|---|
| Curated Collectible Issues | Expect fewer print editions, each themed and deeply curated—magazine as art object. Malle’s direction signals a move toward cultural resonance over volume. New York PostE! OnlineVogue |
| Stronger Storytelling | Longer-form journalism will take center stage online; expect in-depth narratives that resonate beyond fast fashion trends. New York PostThe Cut |
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