After nearly four decades of shaping American fashion coverage, Anna Wintour is no longer Vogue’s U.S. editor-in-chief. The magazine announced Tuesday that Chloe Malle, current editor of Vogue.com, has been named head of editorial content for Vogue U.S.
The move formalizes a changing of the guard while keeping Wintour firmly in power. She remains Vogue’s global editorial director and Condé Nast’s chief content officer, overseeing a portfolio that stretches from Vanity Fair to Bon Appétit.
From Digital Voice to Editorial Chief
Malle, 39, has been steadily building her career inside Vogue. She first joined the magazine in 2011 as social editor, covering weddings and parties, then became a contributing editor in 2016. By 2023, she was leading Vogue.com, shaping its digital presence and hosting The Run-Through with Vogue, the magazine’s podcast co-led with British Vogue’s Chioma Nnadi.
She’s interviewed A-listers like Gigi Hadid and Greta Gerwig, overseen themed projects including the playful digital-only “Dogue” issue, and penned major cover stories such as Lauren Sánchez’s June feature timed to her wedding with Jeff Bezos.
Wintour’s Endorsement
Wintour, 75, praised her successor’s ability to balance Vogue’s legacy with modern demands.
“Chloe has often shown that she can carry American Vogue’s history while pushing it forward,” Wintour said in a statement. “I am excited to continue working with her, not only as her mentor but also as her student.”
Malle echoed that sentiment in Vogue’s announcement, saying she felt “fortunate to still have Anna just down the hall.”
The Succession Race
Speculation over who would inherit Wintour’s U.S. role had been intense since she revealed in June that she would step back from some duties. The posting even sparked a viral betting market. Names floated included Instagram fashion executive Eva Chen, W magazine editor Sara Moonves, and Vogue executive Nicole Phelps.
A Familiar Name in Culture
Malle’s appointment also drew attention because of her lineage. She is the daughter of actress Candice Bergen, remembered both for Murphy Brown and her cameo as Carrie Bradshaw’s Vogue editor on Sex and the City, and French director Louis Malle.
But Malle has worked to establish her own voice. In a recent interview with The New York Times, she acknowledged that no one can “replace Anna,” but hinted at potential shifts, including reducing the frequency of Vogue’s print editions in favor of themed issues.
What’s Next for Vogue
Malle’s challenge will be navigating fashion’s breakneck digital cycle while keeping Vogue’s print edition relevant. For readers, the change signals the start of a new chapter. one that keeps Wintour’s influence intact but places fresh creative responsibility on Malle.
