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Chloe Malle accompanied by Nick Brown at the Met Gala 2023, in New York, and now the favorite to take over the management of Vogue.
NEW YORK, August 13, 2025
Chloe Malle is reportedly the leading candidate to succeed Anna Wintour as editor-in-chief of American Vogue.
Vogue Poised for Leadership Change
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Get ready, fashion lovers, because a seismic shift might be happening at the helm of American Vogue. After an incredible 37-year run, Anna Wintour announced her departure from the top spot at the end of June. This signals the immense responsibility awaiting her successor.
The buzz in the industry, fueled by reports from sources like Page Six, suggests that Chloe Malle is the frontrunner for the coveted position. At 39, Malle brings a unique blend of literary gravitas and fashion world experience.
A Legacy of Arts and Letters
Malle’s lineage is undeniably impressive. She is the daughter of the celebrated French director Louis Malle, whose acclaimed career included a Palme d’Or win at the Cannes Film Festival in 1956 for “The Silent World.” Her mother is the renowned American actress Candice Bergen, known for her roles in films like “Starting Over,” “Gandhi,” and “The Day the World Ended.”
However, Malle forged her own path, diverging from her parents’ cinematic careers. She honed her writing skills after studying literature at Brown University and the Sorbonne, contributing to prestigious publications such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and The New York Observer.
Ascent within Vogue
Malle joined Vogue in 2011, initially focusing on social media management. Her dedication and deep understanding of the publication’s inner workings have been evident throughout her tenure. She has since risen through the ranks, serving as an editor for both the magazine and its website.
While other candidates are reportedly still under consideration, an official announcement is expected soon. Sources indicate that Vogue plans to reveal the name of its new editor-in-chief by the start of New York Fashion Week on September 11.
Wintour’s Enduring Influence
Anna Wintour is not stepping away entirely. Condé Nast confirmed that she will continue to “oversee Vogue on a global scale.” A new role, head of editorial content for American publishing, is being created for her. This transition will allow the 75-year-old fashion titan to focus more intently on her international responsibilities within the media giant.
Wintour herself conveyed to staff, according to reports, that she would not be changing offices or moving her cherished Clarice Cliff pottery. Instead, she plans to dedicate her full attention to global management in the coming years.
