A New Era Begins
After weeks of speculation, Vogue has appointed Chloe Malle, the editor of Vogue.com, as the new Head of Editorial Content for the U.S. edition—effective immediately. This marks a historic shift: Vogue no longer has an official editor-in-chief.
Wintour Stays, but Shifts Focus
Anna Wintour will remain a powerful presence—as Chief Content Officer of Condé Nast and Global Editorial Director of Vogue—but she's stepping away from day-to-day oversight of the U.S. edition.
"At a moment of change…Vogue must continue to be both the standard-bearer and the boundary-pushing leader," Wintour said, praising Malle's ability to honor Vogue's storied past while propelling it toward the future.
Malle: A Longtime Insider
Chloe Malle, who joined Vogue in 2011, previously served as editor of Vogue.com and is co-host of the podcast The Run-Through. Her digital-first sensibility and newsletter initiatives—like the playful Dogue, a dog-fashion magazine—establish her as a journalist with broad reach rather than an insider traditionalist.
A graduate of Brown University originally from Los Angeles, Malle began her career writing for the New York Observer, and has contributed to The New York Times, Marie Claire, The Wall Street Journal, and Architectural Digest.
Legacy and Lineage
Malle—39 years old—comes from a prominent background: she is the daughter of American actor Candice Bergen and the late French director Louis Malle.
In another notable moment, Malle covered the high-profile Jeff Bezos–Lauren Sanchez wedding in Venice—showcasing her capacity to handle celebrity-centered features with finesse.
What This Means for Vogue
With Wintour retreating from daily operations yet maintaining global control, Vogue signals both preservation and evolution. Malle’s promotion underscores the growing importance of digital content and storytelling, at a time when the fashion industry faces rapid cultural and technological shifts.
