Anna Wintour to step aside as editor of American Vogue
The new role at American Vogue will allow her to turn her full attention to her other duties in these roles, it is understood.
Dame Anna reportedly broke the news to staff during a meeting earlier on Thursday.
Dame Anna Wintour was made a Companion of Honour by the King at Buckingham Palace (PA/Jordan Pettitt)
The move brings a close to Dame Anna's 37-year stint as editor of American Vogue, having overseen the day-to-day editing of the New York fashion magazine since 1988.
The British-American editor is widely regarded as one of the most powerful women in publishing and as a major figure in the fashion world.
Dame Anna has also run the Met Gala, an annual fundraiser in New York famous for its celebrity guest list, since 1995.
Earlier this year, Dame Anna was made a member of the prestigious Order of the Companions of Honour for her services to fashion, joining Dame Judi Dench, Sir Elton John, David Hockney, and Sir Paul McCartney.
The order was founded in 1917 by George V and is limited to 65 members at any one time. Appointments go to those who have made a long-standing contribution to arts, science, medicine or government.
Following the investiture ceremony at Buckingham Palace, Dame Anna said she did not intend on retiring anytime soon.
She said: 'The last time I was here the Queen gave me a medal and we both agreed that we had been doing our job a very long time, and then this morning His Majesty asked me if this meant I was going to stop working and I said firmly, no.'
Dame Anna is rumoured to have inspired a former personal assistant, Lauren Weisberger, in creating the character of Miranda Priestly for her bestselling 2003 novel The Devil Wears Prada.
The book was made into a successful movie in 2006, starring Meryl Streep in the role of Priestly.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
The Independent
an hour ago
- The Independent
Anna Wintour to step aside as editor of American Vogue
Dame Anna Wintour is to step aside from her role as the day-to-day editor of American Vogue, with the magazine hiring a new head of editorial content. British-born Dame Anna will remain in charge of Vogue globally and as chief content officer of the media company Conde Nast – which oversees several prominent media brands including Vogue, Vanity Fair, GQ, Allure, Conde Nast Traveler and Wired. The new role at American Vogue will allow her to turn her full attention to her other duties in these roles, it is understood. Dame Anna broke the news to staff during a meeting earlier on Thursday. According to Vogue, she told staff she wanted to 'help the next generation of editors storm the field with their own ideas'. She said: 'Anybody in a creative field knows how essential it is never to stop growing in one's work. When I became the editor of Vogue, I was eager to prove to all who might listen that there was a new, exciting way to imagine an American fashion magazine. 'Now, I find that my greatest pleasure is helping the next generation of impassioned editors storm the field with their own ideas, supported by a new, exciting view of what a major media company can be. And that is exactly the kind of person we need to now look for to be HOEC for US Vogue.' She said many of her responsibilities would continue including 'paying close attention to the fashion industry and the creative cultural force that is our extraordinary Met Ball', and also quipped: 'And it goes without saying that I plan to remain Vogue's tennis and theatre editor in perpetuity.' Dame Anna added: 'But how thrilling it will be to work alongside someone new who will challenge us, inspire us, and make us all think about Vogue in a myriad of original ways.' The move brings a close to Dame Anna's 37-year stint as editor of American Vogue, having overseen the day-to-day editing of the New York fashion magazine since 1988. The British-American editor is widely regarded as one of the most powerful women in publishing and as a major figure in the fashion world. Dame Anna has also run the Met Gala, an annual fundraiser in New York famous for its celebrity guest list, since 1995. Earlier this year, Dame Anna was made a member of the prestigious Order of the Companions of Honour for her services to fashion, joining Dame Judi Dench, Sir Elton John, David Hockney, and Sir Paul McCartney. The order was founded in 1917 by George V and is limited to 65 members at any one time. Appointments go to those who have made a long-standing contribution to arts, science, medicine or government. Following the investiture ceremony at Buckingham Palace, Dame Anna said she did not intend on retiring anytime soon. She said: 'The last time I was here the Queen gave me a medal and we both agreed that we had been doing our job a very long time, and then this morning His Majesty asked me if this meant I was going to stop working and I said firmly, no.' Dame Anna is rumoured to have inspired a former personal assistant, Lauren Weisberger, in creating the character of Miranda Priestly for her bestselling 2003 novel The Devil Wears Prada. The book was made into a successful movie in 2006, starring Meryl Streep in the role of Priestly.
Scottish Sun
an hour ago
- Scottish Sun
Brad Pitt's LA mansion broken into and ransacked by burglars who scaled fence while star promotes F1 film in UK
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) BRAD Pitt's LA mansion has been broken into and ransacked by burglars who scaled the star's fence while he promotes his F1 film in the UK. The Los Angeles Police Department was called to reports of the break in at 10:30pm on Wednesday at the actor's residence in Los Feliz, Los Angeles. 2 Brad Pitt was on his European tour when his home was broken into Credit: Splash 2 Pitt at the premier of his new film in London Credit: Splash The force has since launched an urgent investigation into the burglary which saw thieves steal an "unknown" amount of personal items. The value of the stolen goods is not yet clear. Pitt was not at home at the time of the break, sources told NBC. Police are searching for three suspect who climbed over the fence and broke in through the house's front windows, they added. Read more on Entertainment WEDDING KARD Kardashians lead A-listers flocking to Venice for Bezos wedding of the century Pitt's latest public appearance was at the European premiers of F1 in Leicester Square, London where he stood for photographs alongside Tom Cruise and the film's cast. In his new flick, he plays veteran driver Sonny Hayes, who comes out of retirement to rescue buddy Ruben Cervantes' (Javier Bardem) ailing race team, years after a near-fatal crash. British F1 ace Lewis Hamilton is a producer and the film, which has garnered mixed reviews, is directed by Joseph Kosinski and the rest of the team behind Top Gun: Maverick, except Tom Cruise. Sonny is shown as a washed-up 'old man' who has fallen into gambling and only rediscovers his love for the sport when he faces competition from a younger driver. In an interview with Hollywood podcaster Dax Shepard, Brad recently admitted he was similarly lost after Angelina, 50, filed for divorce in September 2016. Brad Pitt secretly invites Hans Zimmer to F1 race as legendary composer starts writing Apex score She cited irreconcilable differences around the same time as the FBI and the Los Angeles Department of Children and Family Services investigated Brad for alleged child abuse after an incident on the family private jet. It was reported that the star had lost his temper when their son Maddox stepped in to stand up for his mother during a fight. One source claimed the actor 'was drunk' and the situation quickly 'escalated'. During the probe, Brad voluntarily completed drug testing. Meanwhile, two of his kids stopped using his last name. Brad, who was raised in Springfield, Missouri, was cleared of all allegations. But his personal life was in turmoil, and led to him seeking professional help. However, he recently revealed he was rapped for discussing his enthusiasm for Alcoholics Anonymous in a New York Times interview. Explaining why he wanted to talk about the closed-door sessions, Brad told Dax's Armchair Expert podcast: 'It was a men's group, it was AA, it was when I was first getting sober. 'I just thought it was incredible, men sharing their experiences, their foibles, their missteps, their wants, their aches and a lot of humour. 'I thought it was a really special experience. 'So I do this interview, and I got admonished by someone from the higher-ups, saying, 'It's anonymous'.'
Scottish Sun
an hour ago
- Scottish Sun
Rihanna's dad Ronald Fenty's cause of death revealed after his sudden death aged 70
The singer was reportedly by his side at hospital when he died TRAGIC LOSS Rihanna's dad Ronald Fenty's cause of death revealed after his sudden death aged 70 Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) RIHANNA'S dad Ronald Fenty died from a series of devastating health complications, it has been revealed. The 70-year-old passed away on May 30 after a 'brief illness'. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 6 Ronald passed away aged 70 after a brief illness Credit: Coleman-Rayner 6 His cause of death has now been revealed Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 6 An insider revealed how Rihanna's been going through an emotional roller-coaster Credit: Getty But a death certificate obtained by TMZ now says the official cause was a combination of acute respiratory failure, pancreatic cancer and aspiration pneumonia. Additional contributing causes included acute renal failure and acute tubular necrosis, indicating severe kidney damage. Ronald died at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, and news of his passing has left the pop superstar — currently pregnant with her third child — heartbroken. An insider told the Daily Mail: 'Robyn has had a very difficult relationship with her father over the years but his death has hit her like a ton of bricks. Read more on Rihanna loyal guy Rihanna's boyfriend A$AP Rocky rushes to be with pregnant star after dad's death 'Being pregnant and dealing with ASAP's legal woes have been an emotional roller coaster for her the last few months, and to add to it all, her dad was getting sick, and it started to become too much. 'As much as you realize that something like this is occurring, it is still completely heartbreaking and that is where she is right now.' Despite years of ups and downs, the source said the dad and daughter found peace in Ronald's final days. 'She has forgiven her father and, in death, they got back to a loving father and daughter relationship,' they added. Rihanna was reportedly by her dad's side at the hospital when he died. Her partner A$AP Rocky also rushed to be by her side after her father's passing. Rihanna reveals she's pregnant and expecting third child with partner A$AP Rocky at Met Gala Rihanna and Ronald's relationship was complex and often turbulent. In 2009, she revealed the two hadn't spoken in over a year after he 'embarrassed' her while on tour. She said at the time: 'He disrespected some people on the bus and I didn't like that, so I kind of just let him go back home.' The pop icon also expressed disappointment after her dad gave media interviews in the wake of her assault by then-boyfriend Chris Brown. 'He kind of did something that was really upsetting. He turned his back on me and went to the media,' she said. In 2019, the singer sued her father for using the Fenty name to promote his company. But she dropped the lawsuit two years later, reportedly reaching a settlement. Ronald, who battled addiction for years, was once kicked off Rihanna's tour bus in 2008 for drunken behaviour, and later booted from her Diamond Ball in 2014 after falling over drunk on the red carpet. Despite these struggles, Rihanna supported him through a $58,000 rehab program in Malibu and even bought him a house in Barbados. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Ronald revealed that Rihanna checked in on him daily and even sent him a ventilator after he tested positive for the virus. 'I thought I was going to die to be honest. I have to say, I love you so much, Robyn,' he told The Sun in 2020. By 2022, the two were on better terms. Ronald told Page Six he was 'ecstatic' to learn his daughter was expecting her first child with A$AP Rocky. 'I'm so happy that I jumped for joy. I'm still so excited,' he said. 'She's going to be a good mom.' Ronald shared Rihanna, along with sons Rajad and Rorrey, with his ex-wife Monica Braithwaite. He also had three other children — Kandy, Samantha, and Jamie — from previous relationships. 6 The singer previously paid for her dad's rehab stint Credit: Instagram 6 Ronald, Rihanna and Rajad Fenty arrive at the Grammys in 2012 Credit: Getty
