With Anna Wintour continuing as Condé Nast’s Global Chief Content Officer and Global Editorial Director of Vogue, speculation is growing about who might take on the newly created role of Head of Editorial Content at American Vogue. Here are the candidates:
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Chloé Malle
Among the leading contenders is Chloé Malle, often described as a front-runner for the position. The daughter of actress Candice Bergen and film director Louis Malle, she currently serves as an editor at Vogue and recently gained attention for her exclusive interview with Lauren Sánchez ahead of her marriage to Jeff Bezos.
Amy Astley
Another strong possibility is Amy Astley, who once launched Teen Vogue under Wintour’s guidance in 2003. Today, she is the editor-in-chief and global editorial director of Architectural Digest, and her career has long been linked with Condé Nast’s editorial leadership.
Chioma Nnadi
Chioma Nnadi is also frequently mentioned. As the first Black woman to lead British Vogue, she has broken historic barriers within the brand. Nnadi, admired for her integrity and creativity, assumed her leadership role in October 2023, succeeding Edward Enninful. Wintour herself has praised her as both a respected editor and a beloved colleague across the Vogue network.
Eva Chen
The competition also includes Eva Chen, Instagram’s Director of Fashion Partnerships, who began her career in print media and has since become one of the most influential women in the digital fashion landscape.
Nicole Phelps
Another prominent figure is Nicole Phelps, the global director of Vogue Runway and Vogue Business. Known for her deep knowledge of the fashion industry, Phelps has earned a reputation as a sharp critic and seasoned voice in editorial circles.
Lindsay Peoples Wagner
Lindsay Peoples Wagner, who began her career as an intern at Teen Vogue and later became its editor-in-chief, also emerges as a candidate. She distinguished her leadership by broadening the magazine’s coverage to include politics, health, and inclusivity, winning recognition such as the ASME Next Award for her editorial work at The Cut.
Victoria Beckham
And then there is Victoria Beckham, whose relationship with Vogue spans decades. She has graced more than thirty Vogue covers, including her first in 1998 with the Spice Girls and a landmark solo appearance in September 2014, wearing her own designs—a defining moment in her transformation from pop star to designer.
With so many influential and visionary names in the mix, the fashion world waits to see who will inherit this powerful editorial role at American Vogue, and how the choice will shape the magazine’s next era.
Key Information
- Who is considered one of the main front-runners for the new role at American Vogue? Chloé Malle is often described as a leading candidate.
- Which candidate became the first Black woman to lead British Vogue? Chioma Nnadi.
- What current role does Eva Chen hold? She is the Director of Fashion Partnerships at Instagram.
- How many Vogue covers has Victoria Beckham appeared on? More than thirty.
