Vogue’s Anna Wintour to tap new editorial leader

Anna Wintour, the longtime editor-in-chief of Vogue and a prominent Democratic fundraiser, is seeking a new day-to-day editorial leader at the famed fashion magazine.

While multiple outlets reported Thursday that Wintour announced she was stepping down from Vogue at a Wednesday staff meeting, ITK hears she’ll oversee the publication globally and will add a new head of content to the U.S. edition.

Wintour, 75, who’s topped the masthead at Vogue since 1988, will continue as its global editorial director and as Condé Nast’s global chief content officer.

The British journalist is a longtime supporter of Democratic candidates. Last March, she helped spearhead a $25 million New York City fundraiser for former President Biden’s reelection bid.

Biden awarded Wintour with the Presidential Medal of Freedom at a ceremony in January, just weeks before he exited the White House. 

She was also seen sporting her signature pair of sunglasses at a 2022 White House state dinner for French President Emmanuel Macron.

In 2016, Vogue issued its first political endorsement — backing Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton. 

Despite her support for Democrats over the years, Wintour met with White House chief of staff Susie Wiles last month to discuss the potential impact of President Trump’s tariffs on the fashion industry. 

Updated at 3:40 p.m. EDT