Who Will Be the New Vogue Editor-in-Chief?

Anna Wintour is stepping down as editor-in-chief of American Vogue after an extraordinary 37-year tenure. While she remains in her roles as Vogue’s global editorial director and Condé Nast’s chief content officer, the decision leaves one of the most powerful chairs in fashion wide open. She told staff: “When I became the editor of Vogue, I was eager to prove to all who might listen that there was a new, exciting way to imagine an American fashion magazine. Now, I find that my greatest pleasure is helping the next generation of impassioned editors storm the field with their own ideas, supported by a new, exciting view of what a major media company can be.”

And speculation is already swirling: who will be the new head of Vogue? The incoming editor will hold the title of head of editorial content, rather than editor-in-chief, and will report to Anna, who is remaining as Vogue’s global editorial director and chief content officer for Condé Nast. Two names have emerged at the forefront—Chloé Malle and Victoria Beckham—each representing a very different vision for the magazine’s future.

The daughter of actress Candice Bergen and French filmmaker Louis Malle, Chloé Malle has long straddled the worlds of culture, society, and style. A writer, editor, and current Vogue contributor, she is admired for her refined editorial sensibility and insider connections.

Malle would represent a continuation of Vogue’s journalistic tradition—curated, thoughtful, and deeply tied to the cultural elite. She has the pedigree and the editorial instinct to keep Vogue synonymous with literary fashion authority.

On the other side of the conversation is Victoria Beckham. Once best known as Posh Spice, Beckham has since built one of fashion’s most respected labels, admired for its sleek tailoring and understated luxury.

Her appointment would mark a radical shift—bringing celebrity, entrepreneurial success, and fashion design expertise into Vogue’s leadership. Beckham represents global reach, star power, and an ability to connect with both the red carpet and the consumer in equal measure.

She could be the face of a new era of accessibility and glamour, positioning Vogue as less of a closed circle and more of a cultural touchstone.

No matter who steps in, Anna Wintour’s shadow will loom large. For nearly four decades, she defined fashion journalism with her iconic bob and sunglasses, her iron-clad control of the September issue, and her role as gatekeeper between fashion and culture.

The new editor-in-chief won’t just inherit a magazine—they’ll inherit the weight of fashion history.

Wintour famously blurred the boundaries between fashion and film—from the Met Gala’s red carpet moments to her cameo influence on The Devil Wears Prada. Most importantly, Wintour was the first to put actors’ faces on the cover of Vogue, which was hugely debated back in the day.

Whoever succeeds her will need to understand this intersection deeply. Both Malle and Beckham bring cinematic sensibilities—whether through storytelling or star power—making the next Vogue era one to watch closely.