Anna Wintour steps down at Vogue after 37 years: A look back at her legendary fashion career through the years

Anna Wintour steps down as Vogue editor-in-chief after 37 years, closing a legendary chapter in fashion. Let’s revisit her iconic career highlights.

Published on: Jun 27, 2025 2:30 PM IST

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After 37 years at the helm, Anna Wintour is stepping down as Vogue's editor-in-chief. As she prepares to pass the baton, here’s a look at her iconic career.

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Early Vogue days and rise to creative director (1983): Anna Wintour began her influential journey with Condé Nast when she was named creative director of American Vogue in 1983.  (AFP)

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Editor-in-Chief of British Vogue (1985–1987): She sharpened her editorial edge during her stint at British Vogue, where she pushed for bold fashion covers and editorial innovation.  (AFP)

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Championing young designers (1990s–2000s): Wintour became a powerful industry force, using Vogue’s platform to support emerging designers like Marc Jacobs, Alexander McQueen, and John Galliano. (AFP)

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Revamping the Met Gala (1995 onwards): She took charge of the Met Gala, transforming it into fashion’s most prestigious red carpet event and a major fundraiser for the Costume Institute at The Met. (Photo by STAN HONDA / AFP)

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Expanding influence across Condé Nast (2013): Wintour was named artistic director for Condé Nast, overseeing the creative direction across multiple titles while maintaining her role at Vogue. (AFP)

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Global leadership role (2020): Promoted to chief content officer of Condé Nast and global editorial director of Vogue, Wintour began overseeing editorial teams across all markets.  (Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)

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Introducing Vogue World (2022): She launched Vogue World, a travelling fashion-meets-culture extravaganza that merged runway shows with public spectacle in major cities like New York and London. (Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)

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Stepping down after 37 years (2025): At 75, Anna Wintour is stepping down as editor-in-chief of American Vogue after 37 years. Condé Nast confirmed she is now seeking a successor to take on the role. (AFP)