Anna Wintour

Anna Wintour is one of the most powerful and influential figures in the fashion industry, serving as the editor-in-chief of Vogue and chief content officer of Conde Nast. Born on November 3, 1949, in Hampstead, London, England, she is the daughter of Charles Wintour, a former editor of the London Evening Standard. Anna dropped out of school at 16 to pursue fashion journalism and began her career at various London magazines before moving to New York in the 1970s.

Anna became editor-in-chief of American Vogue in 1988 and has held the position ever since, making her one of the longest-serving editors in the magazine’s history. Under her leadership, Vogue has remained the definitive authority in fashion publishing. She is known for her decisive editorial vision, her signature bob haircut and dark sunglasses, and her ability to make or break careers in the fashion world. Her influence extends far beyond the pages of the magazine into every aspect of the fashion industry.

In 2020, Anna was named chief content officer and global editorial director of Conde Nast, expanding her oversight beyond Vogue to the company’s entire portfolio of publications. She is also renowned for her role as chair of the Met Gala, the annual fundraising event for the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute, which has become the most exclusive event in fashion under her stewardship. The Met Gala raises tens of millions of dollars annually and has become a global cultural phenomenon.

Anna was made a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 2017 for her services to fashion and journalism. Her personal influence extends to politics, where she has been a significant fundraiser for Democratic candidates. She was portrayed by Meryl Streep in the 2006 film The Devil Wears Prada, which was loosely inspired by her management style. Despite being in her mid-seventies, Anna shows no signs of stepping back, continuing to shape the future of fashion media in the digital age.