Chloe Malle Named Vogue’s New Head of Editorial Content as Anna Wintour Steps Aside

In a significant shift for the world’s most influential fashion magazine, Chloe Malle has been selected by Anna Wintour to become the next leader of American Vogue—holding the newly redefined title of “head of editorial content.” This announcement marks the end of Wintour’s 37-year tenure as editor-in-chief, during which she became an international fashion icon and a powerful force for cultural commentary .

The move, confirmed in early September 2025, comes as Vogue and its parent company Condé Nast seek to modernize roles and titles to reflect rapidly changing media landscapes. The “editor-in-chief” role has been officially renamed “head of editorial content,” signifying a broader, more digitally integrated purview that extends beyond print to all platforms .

Chloe Malle, 39, is no stranger to the world of fashion and media. She is the daughter of acclaimed actor Candice Bergen and the late French director Louis Malle . Malle studied comparative literature and writing at Brown University, where she was an editor at the weekly student paper .

After a brief period considering a career in public health, Malle took an internship at the New York Observer, later becoming a freelance writer for publications including The New York Times Style section and Vogue itself . In 2011, she became Vogue’s social editor, a position that honed her ability to connect contemporary culture with fashion’s evolving narrative .

Malle told The Independent, “I was hesitant when I was interviewing, because fashion is not one of my main interests in life, and I wanted to be a writer more than an editor, but I was so seduced by the Vogue machine that I couldn’t resist” .

Anna Wintour’s influence at Vogue and in the wider world of fashion is hard to overstate. Since taking the helm in 1988, Wintour transformed Vogue into a global authority on style, culture, and social issues. She has championed diversity and inclusion, supporting the careers of countless designers, models, and creatives from marginalized communities, including LGBTQ+ individuals .

Wintour’s tenure was also marked by ongoing conversations around the representation of LGBTQ+ identities in fashion media. Under her leadership, Vogue published landmark covers and stories featuring openly LGBTQ+ models, designers, and celebrities, helping to challenge stereotypes and broaden the magazine’s audience .

Wintour will remain involved at Condé Nast, continuing as the company’s global chief content officer and Vogue’s global editorial director, ensuring her vision and influence will continue to shape the magazine’s international editions .

The magazine’s editorial direction under Malle is expected to continue elevating underrepresented voices and stories, particularly those at the intersection of queer and trans identities with fashion, art, and popular culture. Vogue has, in recent years, devoted increasing attention to queer designers, trans models, and LGBTQ+ cultural moments, reflecting a broader societal shift toward visibility and affirmation .

Many in the LGBTQ+ community are hopeful that Malle will expand on this foundation, highlighting issues such as the safety and rights of transgender people in the fashion industry, the importance of queer joy, and the celebration of LGBTQ+ love and creativity .

The renaming of the editor-in-chief title to “head of editorial content” signals a strategic shift that aligns with industry-wide trends. Magazines are increasingly focused on digital platforms, video content, and cross-media storytelling. The change reflects Vogue’s commitment to staying relevant in an era when audiences consume fashion content across a myriad of channels and expect authentic representation .

Malle is expected to begin her new role before the start of New York Fashion Week, which runs from September 11 through September 16, 2025 . Her first priorities are likely to include steering the magazine’s coverage through Fashion Month, building relationships with new creative talent, and reaffirming Vogue’s commitment to inclusive storytelling across all media .

For Vogue’s LGBTQ+ readers and contributors, the leadership transition represents both continuity and opportunity: continuity in the magazine’s stated values of inclusion and advocacy, and opportunity to shape a new era of fashion journalism that reflects the diversity and vibrancy of queer and trans communities worldwide .

As the global conversation about gender, sexuality, and representation evolves, all eyes will be on Vogue—and on Chloe Malle—to see how fashion’s most powerful platform will define the next chapter of queer visibility and cultural leadership.