After decades at Vogue’s editorial helm, Anna Wintour announces a search for her successor, sparking speculation on who’s next in line.

It’s official: Anna Wintour is looking for a new editorial head at American Vogue. In a candid announcement to Vogue staffers today, Wintour revealed plans to appoint someone to lead editorial content at the U.S. edition. Rest assured, though, Wintour isn’t stepping away entirely. She remains firmly in place as Condé Nast’s Chief Content Officer and Vogue’s Global Editorial Director.
Since becoming Vogue’s editor-in-chief in 1988, Wintour has guided the magazine’s voice through decades of fashion evolution, recently expanding her remit to oversee Condé Nast’s global brands. Under her leadership, the publishing giant unified its global editorial operations four years ago, placing Wintour at the forefront of its international vision.
The creation of this new position at Vogue U.S. marks a significant shift, aimed at allowing Wintour the space to equally nurture Condé Nast’s diverse markets, from Vanity Fair and Wired to Architectural Digest and Glamour. The incoming editorial lead will join global counterparts from Vogue’s editions in the U.K., Italy, France, and beyond.
While Wintour’s influential hand will still shape Vogue’s identity, this strategic change sparks fresh intrigue around the fashion world’s most coveted editorial seat. Who will step into the spotlight? Let the predictions roll.