Introduction to New Leadership
Long-term Vogue employee Chloe Malle has taken over the top job in the US edition of the influential fashion magazine Vogue. This announcement was made on Tuesday, confirming rumors that Malle was the top contender to succeed Anna Wintour as the leader of the magazine.
Background and Experience
Malle, 39, will serve as the "Head of Editorial Content" and oversee daily operations for the US edition. Although she will still report to Anna Wintour, who remains the global editorial director of Vogue and Chief Content Officer of Condé Nast, this new role signifies a shift in the media landscape. Malle’s journey with Vogue began in 2011 as a social editor, and she became an editor in 2016. In 2023, she took on the role of publisher of Vogue.com, steering all digital content and co-moderating the Vogue Podcast "The Run-Throough".
Personal and Professional Insights
As the daughter of actor Candice Bergen and the late French director Louis Malle, Chloe Malle brings a unique perspective to her role. She expressed enthusiasm about being part of the changing media landscape, utilizing the power of the digital world. Malle has already demonstrated her capabilities, having interviewed Lauren Sanchez before her wedding to Jeff Bezos and writing the digital cover story in June.
New Role and Challenges
Malle assumes her new role on the eve of New York Fashion Week, which runs from September 11th to 16th. Anna Wintour, 75, has been credited with reviving the magazine as a fashion powerhouse since her tenure as editor-in-chief began in 1988. Wintour elevated the profile of the annual Met Gala and launched Vogue World in 2022, a traveling fashion and cultural event that brings together stars from all walks of life, increasing the role of the fashion industry in society. As Malle takes the reins, she is poised to build upon this legacy and navigate the evolving media landscape.
