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Vogue editor Anna Wintour makes pop culture chic: A look back at the fashion icon's impact
Anna Wintour isn't just a face behind the pages of Vogue magazine. She is a paragon of glamour herself. The famed editor-in-chief, who's served at the helm of American Vogue since 1988, is stepping down as the magazine's head of editorial content, as part of a modified organizational structure the Condé Nast publication adopted four years ago. Wintour will stay on as Condé Nast's chief content officer and Vogue's global editorial director. Wintour, known for her stern management style and iconic A-frame bob, helped redefine the landscape of celebrity fashion, thanks in part to her bold cover portraits for Vogue (Wintour's first issue featured Israeli model Michaela Bercu in a casual look that included a $50 pair of faded jeans.) Over the years, Wintour spotlighted a range of A-list talent, from pop stars Madonna and Britney Spears to supermodel Naomi Campbell and former first lady Michelle Obama. The style maven also helped transform the Met Gala, an haute couture fundraiser for The Metropolitan Museum of Art, into a viral, star-studded extravaganza that draws buzz from fashionistas, celebrities and social media onlookers alike. Here's a look back at Wintour's indelible mark on the fashion world and beyond. Anna Wintour leaves Vogue: Media executive steps down as magazine's editor-in-chief Anna Wintour makes Met Gala 'hip' celebrity shindig The 1995 Met Gala was Wintour's first time in charge of the event, but it didn't become her permanent "Party of the Year" until 1999. "It was the flashiest and most shocking party the Met had ever thrown," fashion journalist and author Amy Odell wrote in 2022's "Anna: The Biography." Wintour had "cracked off the shellac and unleashed the future's much more hip possibilities." It's no secret that Wintour has a heavy hand in curating the gala's details, as previously cataloged in 2016's "The First Monday in May" documentary. Wintour, along with museum curators and close friend Tom Ford, orchestrates every detail, including the dress code, food and seating arrangements. In recent years, the Met Gala has hosted epic fashion moments from the likes of Rihanna, Kim Kardashian, Zendaya, Jared Leto and Bad Bunny with head-turning themes that explore multiculturalism, nature and fashion history. Even with all the celebrity wattage, West Coast Vogue contributor Lisa Love detailed to Odell some of the intricacies Anna would "fuss about" during the event. "When Kim Kardashian wore a custom latex Thierry Mugler dress that redefined tight to the camp themed party in 2019, Anna kept saying to Lisa Love, 'Can you please tell her to sit down?'" Odell wrote. "Love had to explain that, actually Kardashian physically couldn't sit." Who is Anna Wintour? What to know about longtime Vogue chief Anna Wintour reportedly inspires 'The Devil Wears Prada' book, film "The Devil Wears Prada," a 2003 novel written by Wintour's former assistant Lauren Weisberger, tells the story of aspiring magazine writer Andrea Sachs, who finds herself working for the icy Miranda Priestly, a high-powered editor of a top fashion publication. The book became a New York Times bestseller and spawned two sequels, 2013's "Revenge Wears Prada: The Devil Returns" and 2018's "When Life Gives You Lululemons." In an interview with Random House, Weisberger — who didn't name Wintour as a direct inspiration — said while she didn't set out to write a "'boss from hell' story," some of the anecdotes featured in the novel "aren't so far away from the tasks either I or my friends in various industries ... went through our first few years out of college." At the time of the book's release, Wintour told The New York Times: "I always enjoy a great piece of fiction. I haven't decided whether I am going to read it or not." Weisberger's alleged insider portrait of Wintour hit the big screen in 2006 with a film adaptation that starred Anne Hathaway as Sachs and Meryl Streep as Priestly. The Oscar-nominated dramedy grossed $326.7 million worldwide. Wintour has since appeared to give her seal of approval to Weisberger's high- fashion tale. In December 2024, the Vogue editor was spotted attending the London premiere of "The Devil Wears Prada" musical, a theatrical reimagining of the film with music by Elton John. Anna Wintour becomes musical muse for Jay-Z, Nicki Minaj, more Wintour's fashion empire has served as lyrical fodder for some of the biggest names in music. The magazine magnate has been referenced or name-dropped in songs from the likes of Jay-Z, Nicki Minaj, Bad Bunny and others. On 2009's "Empire State of Mind," Jay-Z delivers the pun: "Caught up in the in-crowd, now you're in-style / Into the winter gets cold, en vogue with your skin out." Minaj gave shout-outs to Wintour on her songs "Muny" and "Come on a Cone," while fellow rapper Azealia Banks named her 2018 single "Anna Wintour" after the iconic editor. Rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, referenced Wintour as a symbol of his industry status on 2012's "Cold": "Dinner with Anna Wintour / racing with Anja Rubik / I told you ... it was more than the music." More recently, reggaeton superstar Bad Bunny name-checked Wintour's Vogue on the 2023 track "VOU 787." 10 bingeable memoirs to check out: Celebrities tell all about aging, marriage and Beyoncé Anna Wintour shaped next generation of fashion with allyship Wintour is just as invested in the future of fashion as she is in capturing the best looks for the covers of Vogue. Throughout her career, the media executive has lent financial and social support to emerging designers, such as British designer John Galliano. Wintour secured financial backing for Galliano's eponymous fashion label, which helped his 1997 ascent to designer-in-chief at Christian Dior. Wintour also patronized the works of designers Alexander McQueen and Marc Jacobs. In 2003, Wintour and the Council of Fashion Designers of America established the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund, which provided financial support and business mentoring to up-and-coming designers. "Anna's been so supportive all through my highs and my lows," Galliano said at the 2014 British Fashion Awards, per The Cut. "She reached out to me when I had become an outcast with almost daily phone calls, inspiration, encouragement and really practical help." He added: "There are really no words to adequately express my gratitude to Anna for all that she has done and continues to do, for me and for our industry and for the future." Contributing: Anna Kaufman and Elise Brisco, USA TODAY
Yahoo
05-05-2025
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Met Gala 2025 live updates: How and when to watch fashion's biggest night as stars prepare for the red carpet
Fashion aficionados, assemble! The 2025 Met Gala is officially here. Taking place tonight at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City's Upper East Side, the annual costume benefit sets the stage for some of the most talked about fashion moments for years to come. Each year, on the first Monday of May, attendees put on high-fashion displays in their carefully curated and often custom designer looks. With a guestlist handpicked by Vogue editor in chief Anna Wintour, a who's who of influential figures from celebrities and designers to athletes and philanthropists, will ascend up the iconic Met steps in showstopping garments while posing for photographers along the way. A celebration of menswear and suiting, this year's dress code, 'Tailored for You,' is a nod to Black Dandyism and the significance of fashion in the 'formation of Black identities.' Expect to see a slew of celebrities, including Met Gala cochairs Colman Domingo, Lewis Hamilton and A$AP Rocky, put on dapper displays of fashion. Check out Yahoo Entertainment's live coverage of the star-studded gala below. Since 1995, Vogue editor in chief Anna Wintour has been curating the Met Gala guest list, which is usually kept under wraps until attendees arrive at the Metropolitan Museum of Art the evening of the event. Wintour hasn't formally shared how she chooses who to invite, but historically, attendees hail from various industries, from celebrities and designers to athletes and philanthropists. 'Total control,' Amy Odell, author of Anna: The Biography, told Grazia in 2023 about Wintour's influence on the guest list. 'No one gets into the event until she approves them.' The dress code for this year's Met Gala is 'Tailored for You,' which is inspired by the Costume Institute's spring exhibition theme, 'Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.' With an emphasis on menswear and suit tailoring, 'Tailored for You' is also inspired by the cultural significance of Black style from the 18th century to the present. The theme invites attendees to take creative liberties when curating their Met Gala looks, with 'specific silhouettes' or 'various fabrics and accessories.' Previous Met Gala themes include: 'Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion,' 'Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty,' 'Camp: Notes on Fashion' and 'Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination.'
Business Insider
23-04-2025
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- Business Insider
Every look Anna Wintour has worn to the Met Gala
Anna Wintour, Vogue's editor in chief, has been attending the Met Gala for nearly 40 years. As event chair, Wintour, 75, calls the shots, including who gets invited. Take a look at how Wintour's Met Gala style has evolved since the 1980s. It's hard to picture a Met Gala without Anna Wintour. Vogue's editor in chief has played an integral role in organizing the most talked-about fashion event of the year for 30 years, as she first co-chaired the fundraiser for the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute in 1995. The gala has become more extravagant with Wintour, now 75, at the helm. As the guest list became increasingly star-studded, the cost of a Met Gala ticket skyrocketed from around $2,000 to $75,000. Author Amy Odell, who wrote "Anna: The Biography," told the Italian women's publication Grazia in 2016 that Wintour doesn't choose the theme. Still, she wields considerable control over how it runs. Importantly, Wintour decides who gets an invite — and is known to approve almost every outfit worn on the Met Gala red carpet. Take a look back at every look Wintour herself has worn for fashion's biggest night. Wintour wore a sparkly gold top for the 1989 Met Gala, which was themed "The Age of Napoleon: Costume from Revolution to Empire, 1789-1815." Wintour became the editor in chief of Vogue in 1988, a little over a year before the 1989 Met Gala. The silhouette of Wintour's statement top nodded to the event's theme, as her pearl necklace and double-breasted top resembled the jackets soldiers wore during Bonaparte's reign. Wintour let her top be the focus of her ensemble, pairing it with a black skirt and tights. Wintour kept her outfit simple for the 1990 Met Gala. The Met Gala theme in 1990 was "Théâtre de la Mode — Fashion Dolls: The Survival of Haute Couture." Some attendees wore funky looks to the event, but it wasn't common for people to dress to theme at the time. Wintour kept her look simple in a silky minidress and trench coat. Wintour attended the 1993 Met Gala in a purple gown, which honored former Vogue editor Diana Vreeland. Wintour stepped out at the "Diana Vreeland: Immoderate Style" gala in a silky purple dress with an asymmetrical hemline and a white cardigan. Wintour's dress for the "Orientalism: Visions of the East in Western dress" gala in 1994 featured lace detailing. Wintour's silver, silky dress hit her mid-thigh, and the bodice was covered in sheer lace. She paired the daring dress with a fuzzy coat featuring black and white stripes and a yellow necklace. Wintour co-chaired the Met Gala for the first time in 1995, attending the "Haute Couture" event in an ivory halterneck gown. For her debut as a Met Gala co-chair, Wintour nailed the straightforward theme of the night in a sleek, silky-looking floor-length white gown with matching opera gloves and minimal jewelry. The look was refined and elegant, encapsulating the "Haute Couture" theme of the 1995 Met Gala, sponsored by designers Karl Lagerfeld and Gianni Versace. Wintour wasn't co-chair in 1996, but she attended the "Christian Dior" event in a floral gown. The 1996 event paid tribute to Christian Dior, and Wintour arrived in a dress designed by John Galliano, who started his 14-year tenure at Dior later the same year. The figure-hugging dress had a floral pattern and delicate spaghetti straps. She also wore a statement necklace and her iconic sunglasses. Wintour became co-chair again in 1997, arriving in a gold dress for the Gianni Versace-themed Met Gala. The 1997 Met Gala paid homage to Gianni Versace, who had died after being shot in Miami months prior. The late designer was known for his love of working with metal embellishments and gold tones, so it's no wonder that Wintour took that on board with her look for the evening: a shimmery, liquid-like gold gown with thin spaghetti straps. She paired it with coordinating stilettos and a sparkly silver necklace. Wintour kept things simple in a slip dress for the 1998 Met Gala, which was themed "Cubism and Fashion." Wintour's look, a lightweight gold slip dress paired with a silver necklace and two bracelets, didn't exactly scream "Cubism and Fashion." But, in Wintour's defense, the trend of wearing an outfit that nodded to the Met Gala theme wasn't huge at the time. In 1999, Wintour blurred the lines between high fashion and punk rock for the "Rock Style" Met Gala. In 1999, Wintour graduated from being a standard co-chair to officially taking the reins as the Met Gala's chairperson. That year, the theme was "Rock Style," highlighting how iconic performers like Elvis Presley, Aretha Franklin, and Alice Cooper, among others, influenced style trends. Unlike the previous year, Wintour didn't shy away from the theme. Her eclectic John Galliano couture look consisted of a purple embellished skirt with a patterned white top layered under a tanned fur stole. Wintour channeled Jackie Kennedy's preppy yet elegant style at the 2001 Met Gala that paid tribute to the former first lady. The 2000 Met Gala failed to go ahead after an exhibit on the works of Coco Chanel was canceled, but the event returned in 2001 with a gala dedicated to the late Jacqueline "Jackie" Kennedy Onassis and her fashion legacy. The former first lady is remembered for her sophisticated wardrobe, including vibrant dresses, pillbox hats, turtleneck long sleeves, and chic evening gowns. Wintour arrived at the Met that year in a timeless ensemble: a floor-length gown comprised of a classic flowing white skirt and a shimmery baby-blue, high-neck top with floral embellishments and shoulder pads. The 2003 Met Gala's theme was "Goddess: The Classical Mode." Wintour arrived in an angelic Christian Dior ensemble. Wintour's ethereal Christian Dior look was perfect for the 2003 Met Gala's "Goddess: The Classical Mode" theme, the first held after a hiatus in 2002 following the 9/11 attacks. The Vogue editor's look consisted of a silky floor-length white gown paired with silver strappy stilettos and a cropped, fringed cardigan. Her final accessory? Wintour's iconic black sunglasses, which she later told CNN she likes to wear to "avoid people knowing what she's thinking about." She wore one of her quirkiest Met Gala looks for the 2004 "Dangerous Liaisons: Fashion and Furniture in the 18th Century" event. Wintour partnered with Christian Dior again for her look at the 2004 Met Gala. She wore a pastel-green silk dress embellished around the neckline and a crystal-encrusted jacket with exaggerated shoulder pads. The look is one of the most eclectic that Wintour has worn to the Met Gala. Still, it was in line with the year's theme, which focused on the "refined elegance and delicate voluptuousness" of interiors and style during the 18th century, according to the Metropolitan Museum website. The fashion editor wore a silky white gown with a floral-embellished cardigan for the 2005 "House of Chanel"-themed Met Gala. Wintour stayed on theme in an asymmetrical white Coco Chanel gown and a coordinating cardigan with floral appliqué. She accessorized with silver heels and a statement pearl necklace that featured a fringed pendant. The 2006 Met Gala was about honoring British fashion, a perfect theme for Wintour, born in London. "AngloMania: Tradition and Transgression in British Fashion" was the theme of the 2006 Met Gala. While Wintour opted not to work with a British designer on her look for the evening, instead choosing Chanel, her ensemble oozed English elegance. It consisted of a black sequined gown with pink rose details along the train and chest, and a flowing beige coat, perhaps a high-fashion nod to the iconic Burberry trench coat. Wintour went for an edgy look at the 2007 Met Gala in a black sequin-heavy ensemble with scale-like detailing. In 2007, the Met Gala theme was "Poiret: King of Fashion," in honor of Paul Poiret, a designer famous for influencing the transition in women's fashion from corsets to looser clothing items. For the event, Wintour wore a sequined Chanel gown with a segment of black and white scales embroidered down the center and on the shoulders. She embodied power and fashion at the 2008 "Superheroes: Fashion and Fantasy" Met Gala. Wintour arrived on the red carpet in a silver Chanel gown designed by Karl Lagerfeld. The dress featured shell-shaped padding along the waist and shoulders. The ensemble looked like it could've been pulled from the costume department of an epic sci-fi movie, proving she nailed the event's fantasy theme. For the 2009 Met Gala, themed "The Model As Muse: Embodying Fashion," Wintour went for a black-and-white number. Chanel designed her white dress, featuring a black oval pattern. While it was one of the safer looks Wintour has worn to the Met Gala, it featured a few playful details, such as pointed shoulders and a thick black belt. Wintour dazzled at the 2010 Met Gala in a silver-tiered Chanel dress. She paired the silver Chanel dress with a sequin-heavy silver jacket and a necklace. While elegant, it isn't Wintour's most on-theme Met Gala look of all time, given the event was themed "American Woman: Fashioning a National Identity." In 2011, Wintour wore an ombré sequined dress that paid tribute to Alexander McQueen. The theme for the 2011 Met Gala was "Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty," in honor of the late British designer known for his originality and meticulous tailoring. Honing in on McQueen's mastery of tailoring, Wintour opted for a fitted Chanel gown decorated with tiny multicolored sequins to recreate a bold ombré pattern. It also had a section of gold sequins running down the center. She looked glamorous at the 2012 Met Gala that honored not one but two iconic fashion houses. The 2012 Met Gala's theme paid tribute to two iconic Italian designers: Elsa Schiaparelli and Miuccia Prada. In line with "Schiaparelli and Prada: Impossible Conversations," Wintour chose to wear a textured white Prada gown with a white fur stole. The dress may have been Prada, but that doesn't mean Wintour forgot about Schiaparelli. Her gown featured a large gold lobster, a not-so-subtle nod to the "lobster dress" Elsa Schiaparelli made in 1937. Wintour put a playful, feminine spin on the 2013 Met Gala theme, "Punk: Chaos to Couture." Wintour wore a floral Chanel dress with white stilettos. To the untrained eye, the gown might not scream "punk," but the DIY-inspired pattern and the fact that a couture house created the dress nailed the theme. The 2014 Met Gala was themed "Charles James: Beyond Fashion," to which Wintour wore a ball gown covered in floral details. Wintour's Chanel gown had a sheer neckline and featured an array of red, blue, beige, and black flower petal appliqués. She accessorized with gold heels and a chunky silver necklace. The ball gown was in line with the theme of the night, which paid tribute to the late designer Charles James, who was known for his "sculptural" and "scientific" approach to dressmaking, according to the Metropolitan Museum website. The 2015 Met Gala theme was "China: Through the Looking Glass." Wintour arrived in an orange-and-red floral gown. The dress, designed by Chanel, was covered in varying-sized floral appliqués in orange and red hues. Wintour's color palette for the night was a subtle nod to the theme of the evening, "China: Through the Looking Glass." Wintour wore an intricately beaded white gown with fringed sleeves for the 2016 Met Gala. Joining forces with Chanel for yet another Met Gala, Wintour arrived on the red carpet in a floor-length beaded gown with fringe detailing along the sleeves and train and light-brown feathers stitched around the chest. The intricate detail throughout the dress paid tribute to the "Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology" theme, which delved into how fashion designers create through their handiwork and machinery. In 2017, she wore a gold-embellished gown with a playful feathery segment and a sheer train. The 2017 Met Gala was themed after Rei Kawakubo, a Japanese designer known for challenging classic silhouettes by playing with asymmetry and dress construction. For the event, Wintour honored the theme and Kawakubo by wearing a technically adventurous Chanel gown that featured heavy embellishments, a feathery white skirt, and a semi-sheer train. Wintour wore a semi-sheer silver dress with sleek cutouts and accessorized with a rosary at the "Heavenly Bodies"-themed Met Gala in 2018. The 2018 Met Gala theme, "Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination," is among the most popular in recent history. Wintour served a master class in abiding by the dress code when she arrived in a silver Chanel halterneck gown overlayed with a sheer cream fabric that had two delicate cutouts around the neck. The best part of her look had to be her dark silver rosary, which fit the theme perfectly. The 2019 Met Gala was all about camp fashion, and Wintour delivered. The 2019 Met Gala's theme, "Camp: Notes on Fashion," was about bold, exaggerated, playful looks. Wintour, wearing Chanel again, nailed the assignment in a pink gown covered in pastel flowers and a coordinating pink-and-purple feathery stole. Following a yearlong hiatus during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Met Gala returned with force in 2021 — and so did Wintour's fashion. "In America: A Lexicon of Fashion" was the 2021 theme of the Met Gala, paying tribute to the evolution of fashion and culture in the US. Wintour broke from her tradition of wearing Chanel by choosing an Oscar de la Renta dress. Boldly printed with sunflowers, lilacs, and posies, the long-sleeved dress featured ruffles along the train and neckline. She returned to wearing Chanel at the 2022 Met Gala, emphasizing "Gilded Glamour." It seems that Wintour and Chanel cannot be separated for longer than a year. In 2022, for the "Gilded Glamour" dress code, the Vogue editor in chief opted for a rainbow-colored dress embellished with tiny beads. She added a touch more glamour with a coordinating feathery poncho. The 2023 Met Gala honored the late Karl Lagerfeld, so it made sense that Wintour wore Chanel. Lagerfeld, who died in February 2019 at age 85, was a fashion juggernaut best known for serving as the creative director of Chanel. Paying tribute to the designer, with whom she was close friends for decades, Wintour attended the 2023 Met Gala in a white skirt and a sparkly sequinned coat designed by Chanel. She also arrived alongside actor Bill Nighy, briefly stirring up romance rumors until his spokesperson said they are simply "great friends." Wintour enlisted Loewe to create an ornate floral jacket for the 2024 Met Gala. In line with the 2024 Met Gala's "Garden of Time" dress code, Wintour stepped onto the red carpet in a black wool floor-length jacket. Its satin collar was decorated with floral appliqués made of feathers, beads, and pearls. According to Loewe, the jacket was inspired by an 1889 cape designed by Charles Frederick Worth — regarded by some as the father of haute couture. Wintour let it shine by donning it over an understated white silk satin long-sleeve dress.
