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Courier-Mail
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Courier-Mail
Anna Wintour closing in on Vogue successor
Don't miss out on the headlines from Celeb Style. Followed categories will be added to My News. Chloe Malle is the frontrunner to take over at Vogue from the fashion bible's legendary editor Anna Wintour. Malle — the daughter of actress Candice Bergen and French film director Louis Malle — is currently editor of and is in the 'final rounds' of interviews to be the new head of editorial content for US Vogue. Anna Wintour is stepping down after 37 years as Vogue's editor. Picture: AFP The 39-year-old is a favourite of staff at Vogue and recently interviewed Lauren Sanchez for her Vogue cover ahead of her lavish Venetian wedding to Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos. The New York Post reported that Condé Nast bosses, including CEO Roger Lynch and Anna Wintour, who is stepping down as Vogue's editor-in-chief, have whittled the shortlist down to the final few candidates. Vogue declined to comment. Nicole Phelps, global director of Vogue Runway – the online platform of Vogue dedicated to fashion shows – is also in the running. Chloe Malle, pictured with her famous mum Candice Bergen, is a hot favourite to succeed Anna Wintour at Vogue. Picture: Supplied The new editor should be announced by the beginning of New York Fashion week, which starts September 11 and runs through September 16. There are believed to be four to five favourites left, including some external candidates. However, Instagram's Eva Chen, a friend of Wintour's, is no longer believed to be in the running as her role is so big at Meta. Chen, who is Head of Fashion Partnerships at Instagram, previously worked on Condé Nast's Teen Vogue and Lucky. 'Eva is making a ton of money at Instagram,' said an industry insider. 'There is no reason for her to move over.' W Magazine owner Sara Moonves has also been linked to the role, but another source pointed out that she's too entwined with her publication to make the move. Similarly, Chioma Nnadi, who replaced Edward Enninful as Head of Editorial Content at British Vogue in October 2023, is happy in London and doing a great job. Wintour, 75, broke the news that she was stepping down as editor-in-chief of American Vogue in June after helming the fashion bible for 37 years. Anna Wintour after being made a Companion of Honour at an Investiture ceremony at Buckingham Palace in February. Picture: Getty Images '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,' she told staff. '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.' As previously reported, the new boss won't get Wintour's editor-in-chief title, and will be a head of editorial content instead. They will also report to Wintour, who is staying on as Vogue's global editorial director and chief content officer for Condé Nast. '[I'll be] paying very close attention to the fashion industry and to the creative cultural force that is our extraordinary Met Ball, and charting the course of future Vogue Worlds, and any other original fearless ideas we may come up with,' Wintour has said. This article was originally published in the New York Post Originally published as Anna Wintour closing in on Vogue successor
Daily Mirror
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Danny Dyer shares real reason he'd turn down knighthood
EastEnders legend Danny Dyer has revealed he's planning on following in his 'hero" Harold Pinter's footsteps by turning down a knighthood if he's ever offered the accolade Former EastEnders star Danny Dyer has shared why he'd turn down a knighthood. The 47-year-old actor says that he was too "anti-establishment" for the title which are given to individuals by the monarch for a significant contribution to society. He told Radio Times that he'd follow in the footsteps of his "hero" Harold Pinter, who turned down a knighthood back in 1996. Nobel-winning playwright Pinter declined the honour of a knighthood offered to him on behalf of the late Queen Elizabeth II by former prime minister John Major, but later accepted the award of Companion of Honour in 2002. When asked if he'd ever been approached about appearing on the New Year 's Honours list, Danny explained: " Have I f! Harold was my hero and turned down a knighthood. "He was anti-establishment as well, so I don't think it's for me." Danny became a household name acting in EastEnders from 2013 to 2022 as fan favourite Mick Carter and has since gone on to star in Disney's hit series Rivals, Sky comedy show Mr. Bigstuff, and an upcoming Irish film Three Quick Breaths. It comes after Danny left his daughter Dani Dyer horrified with his honeymoon confession. During a recent episode of their podcast Live And Let Dyers, the Love Island winner opened up about her romantic getaway with new husband and West Ham star Jarrod Bowen, while proud dad Danny managed to overshare in true Dyer fashion. Back from her sun-soaked trip to Lake Como, Dani revealed the newlyweds were hit with gloomy weather but still made the most of their honeymoon bubble. 'The weather was terrible, it rained for three days but we were very lucky, because it always stopped raining when we went for lunch and for dinners and stuff," Dani told her dad on the pod. While the couple had hoped for some sunbathing time, Dani admitted they swapped tanning for telly, champagne and baths. She added: "We just could never sunbathe, and there's not really much to do there so, we just binged the whole series of MobLand. We ate and I'd just drink champagne and have loads of baths." However, it wasn't long before Danny spun the convo onto his honeymoon and things got very a little too honest. He said: "To be fair, you shouldn't really be getting out of bed a lot in your honeymoon because me and your mother ended up in Florence, and you know, we was appalling! "I mean, honestly, I look back on it and I think, 'f****** hell! How on Earth did I manage to get in those sorts of positions!." A shocked Dani responded saying: "Oh, you're disgusting!" before he hit back with: "What do you mean disgusting? There was two people sharing their love. Them days are long gone now!"
Graziadaily
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Graziadaily
What Is Anna Wintour's Net Worth?
It's the end of an era as Anna Wintour quit her role as editor-in-chief of American Vogue after 37 years. The British-born journalist, who's become one of the most powerful women in publishing and a major player in the fashion world, announced her decision to step down from helming the fashion bible, a position she has held since 1988. The former editorial assistant, 77 – who was appointed a Dame by the late Queen Elizabeth II in 2017 for her contribution to fashion and journalism, and was honoured as Companion of Honour for her services to fashion by King Charles in his 2023 Birthday Honours – is the longest serving editor-in-chief of the magazine. She told staff that she will step aside from running the magazine day-to-day, but will remain in charge of Vogue globally and as chief content officer of Conde Nast media company. Her decision came after she told King Charles that she has no plans to retire, as she received her latest accolade. 'It makes me even more convinced that I have so much more to achieve,' 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.' Anna Wintour ©John Nacion/Variety via Getty Images '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 Head of Editorial Content for US Vogue,' she said. Meanwhile, Anna – who's thought to have been the inspiration behind The Devil Wears Prada character Miranda Priestly – will continue 'paying close attention to the fashion industry and the creative cultural force that is our extraordinary Met Gala', adding, 'And it goes without saying that I plan to remain Vogue's tennis and theatre editor in perpetuity.' Anna is one of the most influential power players in the fashion industry, often gracing the front row of Fashion Weeks and helped launch the careers of designers such as Marc Jacobs, Alexander McQueen and John Galliano. As well as being editor-in-chief of US Vogue, a position which she held for 37 years, she's also the main organiser and co-chair of the Costume Institute of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's annual Met Gala, a staple in New York society and celebrity calendars. Anna Wintour ©Robin Platzer/FilmMagic Anna Wintour has an estimated net worth of $50 million, as of 2025, according to Celebrity Net Worth. Reports indicate that Anna was paid $4 million annual salary for her job as US Vogue's editor-in-chief, doubled from her $2 million pay in 2005. In addition to being in charge of the fashion magazine, she is Conde Nast's Global Chief Content Officer and works across the company's other publications including The New Yorker, Conde Nast Traveller, GQ, Glamour, Architectural Digest and Vanity Fair amongst others. It takes money to maintain Anna's sleek bob and those designer sunglasses – her 'uniform'. Luckily for her, it's one of her work perks, with Conde Nast picking up the bill for Anna's hair and make-up 'every day of the week'. She also reportedly gets a $200,000 annual allowance for her 'workwear' clothes, although we'd expect that she gets a fair few freebies thrown her way, given her status in the fashion industry. Shereen Low is a senior news and entertainment writer for Grazia UK, who has covered some of the biggest showbiz news from the past decade.
Time of India
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
When Dame Anna Wintour told King Charles she's not stopping anytime soon
Buckingham Palace, a crisp February morning, sunlight bouncing off those iconic dark sunglasses, and Anna Wintour—Vogue's indomitable editor-in-chief then—standing before King Charles. He pins the prestigious Companion of Honour medal to her lapel. He asks the question everyone's wondering: 'So…are you going to retire?' Stepping into Buckingham Palace on February 4, Dame Anna ditched her usual dark shades for the formal ceremony. Dressed in a sleek Alexander McQueen suit and wearing a royal-worthy amethyst necklace once owned by Queen Mary, she was clearly in full-on icon mode. But makeup or no, when asked if this honour meant she'd slow down, Anna gave a clear-cut 'No.' She told BBC News, 'It makes me even more convinced that I have so much more to achieve. ' This Companion of Honour award isn't her first rodeo. Queen Elizabeth II made her a Dame Commander back in 2017. And President Biden presented her with the Presidential Medal of Freedom at the White House. Wintour went from North London Collegiate School to fashion courses at Harrods, then straight into the magazine world. Formal degrees? Who needs them when your vision is that powerful. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like One of the Most Successful Investors of All Time, Warren Buffett, Recommends: 5 Books for Turning... Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Click Here Undo Anna's packed-right-backpack approach to work is more than ego—it's legacy. She's pushed Vogue toward being culturally and socially powerful, put celebs front and center on glossy covers, and used her platform to uplift diversity—even facing criticism and evolving. Anna Wintour exits Vogue After nearly four decades at the top, Anna Wintour is officially stepping down as the Editor-in-Chief of American Vogue. Yes, the woman who basically defined what fashion looked like since the late '80s is finally passing on the title. But if you're expecting her to vanish into retirement with a glass of rosé and a pile of Met Gala memories—think again. Wintour, now 75, isn't quitting. She's simply reshuffling her throne. She'll still serve as Global Editorial Director of Vogue and Chief Content Officer at Condé Nast, which basically means she's still calling the shots across the entire Vogue universe—just without the U.S. Editor-in-Chief label on her nameplate. There's no replacement announced yet, but insiders say the new role will be called 'Head of Editorial Content', not Editor-in-Chief, and will report directly to Wintour. So… she's still very much the boss. Why step down now? Maybe it's part of a bigger plan to modernize Vogue's structure and let fresh voices lead the U.S. edition, while Wintour steers the global brand. Or maybe it's just Anna doing what she does best: staying one step ahead of everyone else. So, no, this isn't a dramatic exit. It's more of a quiet power shift. After 37 years of shaping culture, fashion, and even politics through glossy covers and iconic moments, Anna Wintour is still here—just playing the long game.
New Straits Times
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
Anna Wintour steps down as US Vogue editor after nearly 40 years
NEW YORK: Magazine legend Anna Wintour stepped down as editor of US Vogue on Thursday after 37 years during which she was often hailed as the single most influential figure in the fashion world. Wintour, 75, was famous for making Vogue's front covers an authoritative statement on contemporary fashion, and for her total control over the glamorous pages inside. She will no longer run day-to-day editing of the fashion bible, but magazine group owner Condé Nast was quick to scotch suggestions of retirement. She will continue to hold senior roles at the group and remain Vogue's global editorial director. British-born Wintour came to public renown as the inspiration for The Devil Wears Prada, a hit 2003 novel and 2006 movie, for which Meryl Streep earned an Oscar nomination for her role as tyrannical magazine editor Miranda Priestly. Wintour announced at a staff meeting in New York that US Vogue would seek a new head of editorial content. In remarks reported by The New York Times, she called it "a pivotal decision" but stressed she would not be moving out of her office. "I'll be turning all my attention to global leadership and working with our team of brilliant editors around the world." Wintour was made a British dame in 2017 and in February this year became a Companion of Honour – an elite recognition. At the ceremony in London in February, Wintour removed her trademark sunglasses to receive the award and said she had told King Charles III that she had no plans to stop working. Wintour, who was raised in the UK by a British father and an American mother, reigned over Vogue in the heyday of glossy magazines. US Vogue was a staid title when she took it over in 1988 and transformed it into a powerhouse that set trends – and often made or broke designers, celebrities and brands. She took the title to a global audience, with huge budgets to spend on models, design, photographs and journalism funded by lavish advertisements and high subscription rates. Vogue remains fashion's flagship magazine but, like many print publications, has struggled to adapt to the digital era. Known to some as "Nuclear Wintour" for her decisive leadership, such as axing work without discussion, she was also a fixture in the front row at catwalk shows with her unchanging bob haircut. A 2015 documentary The September Issue about the monthly magazine featured her ice queen image and steely ambition but also revealed a warmer human side. Wintour has for many years also run the Met Gala, an extravagant Manhattan charity event that attracts an A-list of dressed-up stars from the worlds of fashion, film, politics and sport. She is a fanatical tennis player and fan – frequently appearing at Grand Slam finals – and a major fundraiser for Democrat politicians including Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton. Joe Biden awarded her the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the top US honour, before leaving office in January. As Condé Nast's chief content officer, she will continue to oversee publications including Vogue, Wired, Vanity Fair, GQ, Condé Nast Traveler and Glamour. For many years, Wintour declined to comment on The Devil Wears Prada, which was written by one of her former assistants, Lauren Weisberger. But when it was turned into a musical and opened in London in 2024, she told the BBC that it was "for the audience and for the people I work with to decide if there are any similarities between me and Miranda Priestly." Explaining her sunglasses, she told the outlet that "they help me see and they help me not see. They help me be seen and not be seen. They are a prop, I would say."
