Anna Wintour Resigns as Vogue Editor After 37 Years at the Helm

Anna Wintour is resigning from her role as editor in chief at Vogue.

Wintour, 75, revealed in a staff meeting that she will be leaving Vogue and introducing a new head of editorial content on Thursday, June 25, as reported by WWD.

As per Daily Mail, Wintour will continue her role as Condé Nast’s global chief content officer and Vogue’s global editor.

Wintour has held the position of editor in chief at Vogue for 37 years, beginning her tenure in 1988. She transformed the magazine’s focus to include not just fashion but also pop culture, art, technology, and more.

In 2012, she reminisced about her first-ever cover, featuring Israeli model Michaela Bercu.

“It looked effortless and casual, like a moment captured on the street, which it was, and that was the whole idea,” Wintour stated in the magazine regarding Bercu’s street style cover.

Wintour noted that the photo surprisingly went viral, leading to interpretations that Bercu’s haute couture Christian Lacroix cross sweater represented a religious statement or exemplified a “mixing high and low” fashion. “But none of these interpretations were true. I merely looked at that picture and felt a shift was coming. You can’t ask for more from a cover image than that,” Wintour remarked, showcasing her remarkable fashion insight.

Throughout her tenure as editor in chief, Wintour has featured a multitude of stars on the cover of Vogue. Her debut celebrity cover featured Madonna in 1989, followed by notable appearances from Rihanna, Kim Kardashian, Britney Spears, Lady Gaga, and many others.

She also plays a crucial role in the annual Met Gala, cochairing the event alongside Hollywood’s elite. Wintour is responsible for organizing the event, determining the theme and dress code, curating the guest list, and managing the evening.

Over the years, Wintour has been open about her affection for the gala, most recently discussing the significance of the upcoming 2025 event, “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.”

“Each gala is unique, but this one feels especially poignant and significant,” she shared with ABC while ascending the iconic steps of the Met. “In our current political climate, the museum is shining a light on black style. The designers featured in the exhibition embody joy, creativity, and confidence.”

Wintour has not yet issued a public statement regarding her departure.