Anna Wintour steps down as editor of US Vogue after 37 years

Anna Wintour is leaving her role as editor-in-chief of Vogue America after 37 years. The news emerged following reports that she is seeking a Head of Editorial Content for the US edition, based in New York. Wintour will focus on her positions as Global Chief Content Officer of Condé Nast and Global Editorial Director of Vogue, overseeing all international editions and other publications under the publisher. Born in 1949 in Hampstead, London, Wintour began her career as an assistant in a boutique and briefly attended fashion school before writing for Oz magazine. In the 1960s, she was inspired by figures like Mary Quant. She wrote for Harper's and Queen in London, then moved to New York for Harper's Bazaar and Viva. In 1985, she returned to London to edit British Vogue, restructuring the staff and earning the nickname "Nuclear Wintour." Two years later, she directed House & Garden in New York, using celebrities in photo shoots. In 1988, she took over Vogue America to compete with Elle. Her first cover in November 1988 featured a smiling model in jeans and a precious sweater, photographed on the street, breaking conventions and making fashion more accessible.