In one of the most symbolic transitions in the fashion world, Anna Wintour has announced Chloe Malle as her successor at the helm of editorial content at American Vogue — a choice that honours legacy while stepping into the future with refinement.
A New Chapter for Vogue U.S.
At 39, Chloe Malle now assumes the role of Head of Editorial Content at American Vogue. She will oversee the magazine’s daily editorial operations, reporting directly to Wintour — who, in turn, remains in her strategic leadership role at Condé Nast as Chief Content Officer and Global Editorial Director of Vogue.
Wintour officially steps down from the title of Editor-in-Chief, a position she held with mastery for nearly four decades, yet she will continue to play a central role in the brand’s major decisions and in iconic projects such as the Met Gala and Vogue World.
Chloe Malle: From the Digital Era to Creative Leadership
Beginning her career in 2011, Malle’s journey has taken her from Social Editor to Contributing Editor, and ultimately to the leadership of Vogue.com, where she spearheaded the brand’s digital transformation — doubling traffic and now reaching 14.5 million unique monthly visitors.
Daughter of actress Candice Bergen and filmmaker Louis Malle, Chloe has openly acknowledged her privileged background, while underlining her determination to prove her individuality and merit within the editorial world.
Wintour praised Malle’s ability to balance Vogue’s heritage with a contemporary vision of fashion and culture — a combination poised to revitalise the brand.
The transition from Anna Wintour to Chloe Malle represents a graceful and strategic passing of the baton, worthy of the elegance that defines Vogue. It is a moment in which a century-old institution reaffirms: legacy and modernity walk hand in hand, under eyes capable of balancing majesty with innovation.
