Vogue has named Chloe Malle as head of editorial content, signaling a formal handover after nearly 40 years under Anna Wintour. The 39-year-old Malle, who already runs Vogue.com, will take over day-to-day leadership as Wintour steps back from the top editor role. Wintour will continue to serve as Global Chief Content Officer at Condé Nast and Global Editorial Director of Vogue.
Malle’s appointment elevates a familiar figure within the Condé Nast ecosystem. Her rise at the company has included major projects such as the Lauren Sánchez interview ahead of her Venice wedding to Jeff Bezos, which helped raise her profile. She has been with Vogue for 14 years, according to her LinkedIn profile.
The selection process reportedly included several other top candidates, among them Sara Moonves, editor of W magazine and daughter of the former CBS chairman, and Nicole Phelps, Global Director of Vogue Runway and Vogue Business. Puck described Malle as the practical, reasonable, and rational choice who could bring steady leadership to the fashion powerhouse.
Wintour, who has long stewarded Vogue through decades of transformation, will remain closely involved with the brand in her expanded global roles. She reportedly sought a successor who would bring a strong voice and pushback when needed, yet allow for continuity as Malle takes the reins.
The official announcement could come soon, with Vogue aiming to reveal the news ahead of New York Fashion Week.
Additional context and potential impact:
– This marks a generational shift within Vogue, blending Wintour’s vast editorial vision with Malle’s digital-first experience.
– Malle’s leadership may emphasize Vogue’s online platforms and multimedia storytelling, given her ongoing role with Vogue.com.
– The arrangement keeps a familiar family lineage connection in Vogue’s leadership narrative, which often resonates in fashion circles.
Summary: Chloe Malle will lead Vogue’s day-to-day editorial content while Anna Wintour remains a global leader at Condé Nast, signaling a transition that leverages Malle’s digital background and Vogue’s ongoing emphasis on innovation and audience engagement.
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