Chloe Malle named Editor-in-Chief of vogue, Set to Lead Magazine’s next Chapter
NEW YORK – Chloe Malle has been appointed the next editor-in-chief of Vogue, Condé Nast announced today, marking a notable shift in leadership for the iconic fashion magazine after Anna Wintour‘s three-decade tenure. Malle, currently the global head of editorial content at Vogue, will officially assume the role on February 1, 2024.
The appointment signals a intentional effort to evolve Vogue while honoring its storied past. Malle’s promotion comes as the magazine navigates a changing media landscape adn seeks to connect wiht a broader audience, building on Wintour’s legacy while injecting a fresh perspective. The move positions Malle to shape the cultural conversation through one of the world’s most influential publications.
Founded as a society journal in 1892, Vogue transformed into a leading women’s fashion magazine under the guidance of Condé Nast, who acquired it in 1909. malle’s challenge will be to continue this evolution in the digital age.Wintour, 75, will transition into the newly created role of chief content officer of Condé Nast, overseeing editorial content for the company’s 27 global editions of Vogue, and will retain her office at 1 World Trade Center. She lauded Malle’s ability to “find the balance between American Vogue’s long, singular history and its future on the front lines of the new,” calling her one of the institution’s “secret weapons.”
Malle acknowledged the weight of succeeding Wintour, stating in an interview with The New York Times, “The truth is that no one’s going to replace Anna.” However, she is poised to imprint her own vision on the magazine, building on her experience within the Vogue association.
