Vogue has officially named Chloe Malle as its new editor, stepping into a role that Anna Wintour has held for more than four decades.
The announcement ends months of speculation in both fashion and media circles after Wintour revealed in June that she would step down from the iconic position. While she’s leaving the editor’s chair, Wintour isn’t going far — she’ll continue as Vogue’s global editorial director, publisher, and Condé Nast’s chief content officer.
Malle, already a familiar face in fashion media, has been serving as editor of Vogue.com and co-hosting The Run-Through, the magazine’s weekly podcast on fashion and culture. She now takes on the challenge of leading American Vogue’s editorial and creative direction while joining Vogue’s team of global editorial heads.
The daughter of actress Candace Bergen and filmmaker Louis Malle, she has often joked about being a “proud nepo baby.” In a curious twist, her mother once played a Vogue editor in Sex and the City — art imitating life in the most unexpected way.
“I’m thrilled and honestly humbled to be part of this new era,” Malle said. “Fashion and media are moving faster than ever, and I feel lucky to still have Anna just down the hall as my mentor.”
Her work has also appeared in publications like The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and Architectural Digest, reflecting a career that balances both style and substance.
For Wintour, the moment marks the passing of a torch she carried since 1988, when she transformed Vogue from a traditional magazine into a cultural force with global influence. She famously inspired the novel and film The Devil Wears Prada, cementing her place in both fashion and pop culture history.
“Chloe has long been one of Vogue’s secret weapons when it comes to tracking the industry,” Wintour said. “But what makes her stand out is that she also sees the world beyond fashion.”
With Malle now at the helm, Vogue begins a new chapter — one that blends legacy with fresh vision.
