Anna Wintour "Queen of Vogue"

Vogue magazine is called the “bible of fashion,” and it’s thanks to Anna Wintour. The editor-in-chief has headed the American edition for years, although she actually influences every issue of magazines owned by the Conde Nast company. She is the “queen,” the “fashion oracle,” who understands the industry like no one else. Anna Wintour is famous for her coolness and aloofness, as well as her distinctive style and iconic hairstyle. The peculiar image has become her trademark, especially walking around in sunglasses no matter the place or the weather.

Anna Wintour – short biography

Anna Wintour was born on November 3, 1949. The British-American journalist was educated at Queens College, a private girls’ school, and later continued her education at North London Collegiate School and Peggi Angus. She has always been passionate about fashion, so she was eager to work in the industry as a teenager. She started her career at the Biba store at the age of 15, and dropped out of school after a year. Through her father’s connections (Charles Vere Wintour was a well-known journalist and publisher of The Evening Standard), she got a job at Harrods department store. Anna Wintour took part in photo shoots for a while, and was also a fashion editor at a youth magazine. A young, ambitious and confident girl from a good home, she quickly climbed the career ladder, but it was not until a full-time position at “Harper`s & Quenn” that she made her mark in the industry. She left that title after five years to accept a position in New York. At “Harper`s Baazar” she was a junior fashion director. After the magazine closed, she moved to “Viva” magazine . Love turmoil caused her to put her career on hold for two years. After the break she returned to the profession, after the magazine “Savvy” came “New York”. Anna Wintour has always been famous for her controversial shoots, her high demands on her colleagues and her palpable coolness.

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Careers at Conde Nast

With her extensive portfolio, connections and fame, Anna Wintour got a position at Vogue. In 1983, she became creative director, and after 3 years she headed the UK edition of the magazine on her own. Later she briefly took over the helm at “House&Garden” changing its profile completely. It wasn’t until 1988 that she got a position at the iconic American magazine owned by Conde Nast. Anna Wintour soon gained authority over the company’s other magazines as well, including “Teen Vogue” and “Men`s Vogue.” The editor is known for her tough character. Undeniably, her immense talent has helped her conquer the fashion industry, despite having a specific vision and work system. Currently, Anna Wintour is not only editor-in-chief of Vogue USA, but also serves as Conde Nast’s artistic director and also global content director. She carries great responsibility, in addition to having incredible power, and the industry is well aware of this. Her one decision can help a designer hit the top or, conversely, lose prestige.

“Queen of Vogue” – a legendary figure in the fashion world

Anna Wintour arouses extreme emotions, because she is demanding, uncompromising, cold and focused on success. That is why she is feared not only by her colleagues, but also by designers. The fate of many people in the fashion world depends on her decisions. There is no denying that she significantly influenced the growth of the popularity of the magazine itself, on top of that she is responsible for the career development of a mass of creatives. Anna Wintour also left a mark in pop culture.Her character was the inspiration for the book “The Devil Wears Prada,” later came the film adaptation of the same title. Lauren Weisberger’s former assistant got to know the unavailable editor-in-chief well and made her the main character in her work. The character of Miranda Priestly is now as iconic as the original – “Queen of Vogue”.

The British-American journalist is responsible for the success of Conde Nast, on top of that she organizes the Met Gala (a gala that raises money for the Costume Institute). Every year she creates an amazing event at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. The editor-in-chief of the American edition of Vogue magazine has spent years building up her position, thanks to which she has been repeatedly recognized with the highest honors – awarded by Queen Elizabeth II with the Officer of the British Empire, as well as the title of Lady Commander of the Order of the British Empire, in addition to which she has the Council of Fashion Designers of America award, while President Barac Obama awarded her the Medal of Freedom.

Anna Wintour – style

Anna Wintour’s career inspires awe and admiration, as does her style. By virtue of her position, she has access to all brands, yet she has loved Chanel, Prada and Manolo Blahnik designs for years. A short bob and large sunglasses are the hallmarks of the “Vogue” tsarina. The editor created her image long ago, as a teenager.

Working in the fashion world obliges, so Anna Wintour always looks impeccable. The editor is faithful to the classics, but allows herself new trends, but only to a small extent. A consistent image is distinguished by recurring elements. She invariably relies on leather and fur, plus she has a great weakness for patterns, especially animal prints and flowers. Flamboyant prints and colors generally appear on simple cuts, mainly on skirts and midi dresses. Stylish coats and ettles, as well as jackets complete Anna Wintour’s styling. Luxurious embellishments and good quality materials are a sophisticated dot over the “i” of each “Queen of Vogue” combination.

What does the most important figure in the Conde Nast company wear? Feminine styling that emphasizes her slender figure. Anna Wintour has always been faithful to suits, flared dresses and tweed (a British-style fabric distinguished by its thick twill yarn). Most often, she appears in shoes in a nude shade or in distinctive boots on a thick post. She compulsorily completes her creations with short necklaces with precious stones and small handbags . Anna Wintour’s aesthetic is simple, but there is no question of minimalism. “Fashion flavors” take her closet to heights and ensure her status as an icon.