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Anna Wintour
Anna Wintour is a British-American fashion journalist and media executive who serves as Global Editorial Director of Vogue and Chief Content Officer of Condé Nast. She previously led American Vogue as editor-in-chief from 1988 to 2025 and has held long-running roles associated with the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute.
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About Anna Wintour
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United Kingdom and United States · Fashion journalist, Fashion editor, Media executive
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- Fashion journalist
- Fashion editor
- Media executive
At a glance
- Wintour is Global Editorial Director of Vogue and Chief Content Officer of Condé Nast.
- She served as editor-in-chief of American Vogue from 1988 until its 2025 leadership transition.
- She has co-chaired the Costume Institute Benefit since 1995, except in 1996 and 1998, and is identified by the Metropolitan Museum of Art as a trustee.
- Wintour helped establish the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund in 2003 to support young and emerging designers.
Background
Wintour was born in London on November 3, 1949. The National Women's History Museum describes her as a British-American fashion journalist, although the supplied evidence does not establish the legal basis or timing of any United States citizenship.
Editorial career at Vogue
After becoming Vogue's first creative director in 1983, Wintour became editor of British Vogue in 1985 and editor-in-chief of American Vogue in 1988. She led the American edition until 2025, when Chloe Malle became Head of Editorial Content and began reporting to Wintour under a revised leadership structure.
Global editorial leadership
In 2020, Wintour was appointed Chief Content Officer of Condé Nast and Global Editorial Director of Vogue. Vogue's July 2026 masthead and a February 2026 Vogue report continued to identify her in those respective roles.
Fashion institutions and public recognition
Wintour's institutional work includes helping to found the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund in 2003 and serving as a co-chair of the Costume Institute Benefit from 1995, with exceptions in 1996 and 1998. She was elected an Elective Trustee of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in 2011. Her British honors include appointment as an Officer of the Order of the British Empire in 2008 and as a Dame Commander in 2017 for services to fashion and journalism.
Timeline
- Born in London.
- Became editor of British Vogue after serving as Vogue's first creative director.
- Became editor-in-chief of American Vogue.
- Began serving as a co-chair of the Costume Institute Benefit, with exceptions in 1996 and 1998.
- Helped found the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund to support young and emerging designers.
- Was elected an Elective Trustee of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
- Was appointed Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire for services to fashion and journalism.
- Was appointed Chief Content Officer of Condé Nast and Global Editorial Director of Vogue.
- Chloe Malle became Head of Editorial Content for American Vogue, reporting to Wintour, as Wintour's tenure as the edition's editor-in-chief ended.
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Current context
- Anna Wintour is Global Editorial Director of Vogue. Vogue's masthead is labeled July 2026.
- Anna Wintour is Chief Content Officer of Condé Nast. A Vogue report published February 24, 2026 identifies her by this title.
- Chloe Malle is Head of Editorial Content for American Vogue and reports to Anna Wintour. The role replaced the former editor-in-chief structure, and Vogue's July 2026 masthead lists Malle as Head of Editorial Content.
- The Metropolitan Museum of Art identifies Wintour as a trustee. The Met's Costume Institute page identifies her as a trustee, but the supplied research does not specify a current term date.
Biographical facts
- Anna Wintour was born in London on November 3, 1949.
- The National Women's History Museum describes Wintour as a British-American fashion journalist.
- After becoming Vogue's first creative director in 1983, Wintour became editor of British Vogue in 1985.
- Wintour served as editor-in-chief of American Vogue from 1988 to 2025.
- Wintour helped found the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund in 2003 to support young and emerging designers.
- Wintour was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire in 2008.
- Wintour was appointed Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 2017 for services to fashion and journalism.
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Affiliations
Affiliations associated with Anna Wintour.
- Vogue Global Editorial Director 2020–present
- Condé Nast Chief Content Officer 2020–present
- The Metropolitan Museum of Art Elective Trustee 2011-05-10–present
- British Vogue Editor 1985
- American Vogue Editor-in-Chief 1988–2025
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