Anna Wintour Steps Down From Vogue's Editor-In-Chief Position: Truth Of Her Departure, What's Next?

The woman behind bob-cut and sassy eyeglasses, Anna Wintour has ruled the fashion world for more than three decades. The former editor-in-chief of Vogue, Anna, belongs to a family of journalists, from her father to her brother, ruling the same professional field. For the same reason, Anna has had her fair share of interest in fashion from a very young age. When she was only 15 years old, her father inspired her more into this field, and following the same, she started exploring more about fashion. She began her career as a fashion journalist and ended up being the editor-in-chief of Vogue. 

Not only this, Anna Wintour is also the mastermind behind the Met Gala. From themes, guests, and food, everything has been overseen by her, making the event reach global standards. As of June 26, 2025, she reportedly decided to step down from her position from American Vogue after 37 years of ruling the same. But it's not a stepping down for that matter, but rather a reshuffling of power for the woman who reigned the fashion world in high-heels and bob-cut. So, let's check what's changing for Anna and what's next for her after she decided to step down from her position.

Anna Wintour stepped down from the editor-in-chief position, but she will still be the 'boss's boss'

Anna Wintour, as the Global Editorial Director of Vogue and Chief Content Officer at Condé Nast, took fashion to the peak level through the medium. Well, while she has decided to leave her throne to someone new at the age of 75, she will still wear the crown. Having said that, Anna Wintour will continue to be the Global Editorial Director of Vogue and the Chief Content Officer at Conde Nast. She will remain the ultimate planner of Vogue World and the Met Gala, while guiding content for the brands like GQ, Vanity Fair and Vogue and overseeing international content.

Yes! She might have stepped down from managing American Vogue on a day-to-day basis, but she still will oversee the same through her successor. That means a freshly coined position, 'Head Of Editorial Content' will be given to someone new after Anna's departure from the editor-in-chief position. But, the wheel is still in Anna's hands, as she will be reported directly by the head of editorial content from now on, as reported.

Who will be Anna Wintour's successor after she steps down from the editor-in-chief position of Vogue?

So, Anna's stepping down means she will no longer manage the day-to-day editorial decisions, especially for the U.S. edition of Vogue, which means her move is more of a strategic one. The name of the successor of Anna Wintour hasn't been announced yet. Talking about the new EIC, Anna said that the next talent who would sit in her throne would be someone who takes Vogue to a new level, surpassing the achievers, not by being buried under them.

So, it's now just about waiting to see who will take the place of Anna Wintour as the head of editorial content at American Vogue, to carry her legacy forward. Meanwhile, she will still be behind the strategies, possibly hinting at even a stronger outcome. What do you think?

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