Here is a list of potential replacements for Anna Wintour after she announced she would step down as Vogue’s editor-in-chief.
Anna Wintour announced she is leaving her position as editor-in-chief of American Vogue after nearly four decades. On Thursday (June 27), it is reported that Anna reportedly broke the sad news to her team.
Fashion enthusiasts shouldn’t be too depressed because the 75-year-old icon is only reducing her responsibilities to Condé Nast and Vogue. Anna reportedly will continue to serve as Condé Nast’s global content officer and Vogue’s global editorial director.
Anna took on the role back in 1988 and is often credited for transforming the legendary fashion publication. Her pioneering role in the fashion business led her to be named a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire at Buckingham Palace in 2017.
Numerous names have been considered for the highly sought-after position, including head of editorial content, and the newly created title. Here are a list of potential candidates as rumors spread.
Eva Chen
Eva Chen, a journalist, was appointed Teen Vogue’s beauty editor in 2005 and remained there until 2012. Eva joined Condé Nast in June 2013 and began her career as editor-in-chief of Lucky magazine.
Within two months of joining the publication as a consultant, Eva rose to the top. She was 33 years old at the time, making her one of the youngest editors to lead a National American magazine.
Chen is also presently Head of Fashion Partnerships for Instagram, a role she joined in July 2015. As well as this, she also is an author of several children’s books which aims to uplift Asian American children.
Eva occupies a prominent spot on the front row at some of the most well-known fashion shows. She’s also been seen interacting with Anna on numerous occasions, which means she’s in line for her replacement.
Amy Astley
After being appointed editor of Teen Vogue in 2002, Amy Astley’s relationship with Anna has spanned more than 20 years. She made the decision to leave the position in 2016 and pursue a new career after 14 years.
Teen Vogue was named Adweek’s 2004 Startup of the Year and twice nominated for a National Magazine Award for General Excellence during Amy’s tenure.
The Teen Vogue Handbook: An Insider’s Guide to Careers in Fashion, a book that she published in 2009, was a New York Times bestseller. The publication’s success resulted in Penguin updating and reissuing it in 2014.
Amy joined Architectural Digest in 2016 as the global editorial director and editor-in-chief. She expanded it solely from a print edition to having multiple digital-only verticals, a social media presence and a hit video series on YouTube.
Chioma Nnadi
Chioma Nnadi, who co-hosts the Vogue podcast and writes for the publication, joined Vogue in 2010 and is the director of the American website. Chioma now leads British Vogue’s editorial content after rising up the ranks.
She succeeds Edward Enniful, who was the first gay man of color to hold a senior position at Vogue, as the first woman of color to do so.
Chioma is regarded as a “beloved among her coworkers at Vogue” and an “editor and writer with an impeccable reputation.”
Pharrell Williams
With his prominent role as a designer and creative director, Pharrell Williams has also had a successful musical career. His work in fashion includes partnerships with renowned designers Chanel and Louis Vuitton.
Along with that, he also founded Billionaire Boys Club and Ice Cream, two of his own successful streetwear brands. He is Louis Vuitton’s current men’s creative director.
Pharrell shares a close professional relationship with Anna, with the pair most recently working together as co-chairs for the 2025 Met Gala along with other prominent figures such as Colman Domingo, A$AP Rocky and Lewis Hamilton.
Source: Mirror
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