American Vogue has appointed Chloe Malle as its new head of editorial content, succeeding the legendary Anna Wintour, who is stepping down from the role after nearly four decades at the helm of the fashion magazine.
Malle, 39, has been part of the Vogue family for more than ten years. She most recently served as editor of Vogue and co-host of the magazine’s podcast, The Run-Through. A daughter of actress Candice Bergen and filmmaker Louis Malle, she began working full-time at Vogue in 2011 after stints at the New York Observer and as a freelance writer. During her tenure, she has overseen high-profile features such as the Naomi Biden wedding shoot and an interview with Lauren Sanchez.
Wintour, 75, who has shaped American Vogue since 1988, will step aside from the US editorial role to concentrate on Condé Nast’s global expansion and signature cultural events like the Met Gala. She will remain as Vogue’s global editorial director and chief content officer at Condé Nast, the publishing powerhouse behind Vanity Fair, GQ, and other titles.
Under Wintour’s leadership, Vogue became a defining voice in global fashion and culture. She is credited with transforming the Met Gala from an exclusive New York fundraiser into one of the world’s most influential fashion events. Her tenure, admired for its bold editorial vision yet often criticised for exclusivity, has left an indelible mark on the industry.
So synonymous has Wintour become with the brand that she is widely believed to have inspired the character Miranda Priestly, played by Meryl Streep in The Devil Wears Prada.
Her decision to hand over the reins marks a rare leadership transition for Vogue, a publication she has defined for nearly forty years. In June, Wintour announced she would seek fresh leadership for the American editorial team, paving the way for Malle’s appointment.
Melissa Enoch
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