Anna Wintour Has Chosen Chloe Malle to Lead American Vogue
Passing the baton to a longtime editor at the publication.
Summary
- Chloe Malle has been chosen as the new head of American Vogue
- Malle, the daughter of Candice Bergen and late French director Louis Malle, will combine her fashion and entertainment worlds, offering a unique perspective, as the Head of Editorial Content
- Her appointment signals a shift to a new generation of leadership
Update: Anna Wintour and Vogue Magazine have taken to social media to confirm the role of Chloe Malle as the new Head of Editorial Content of Vogue US. The statement posted to Instagram reads, “Today, Anna Wintour announced Chloe Malle as Vogue US’s new Head of Editorial Content. In remarks given to Vogue team this morning, Wintour said: “Fashion is the art of embracing change, but some changes run closer to one’s heart than the rest. When it came to hiring someone to edit American Vogue, letting me turn my attention more intensely to Vogue’s multifaceted growth across its global audiences and publications and events like the Met Gala and Vogue World, I knew I had one chance to get it right. I’m thrilled to announce that Chloe Malle will be the next Head of Editorial Content for our US title, leading the American magazine and guiding its digital coverage.”
For the first time in 37 years, Vogue US has a new editor in charge. The 39-year-old editor begins her new leadership role at the publication immediately. Malle said in a statement, “The truth is that no one’s going to replace Anna. I know that some people who were interested in this job were sort of daunted by the idea of Anna being down the hall. I’m very happy she’s down the hall with her Clarice Cliff pottery.” She told The Times, “Placing my own stamp on this is going to be the most important part of this being a success. There has to be a noticeable shift that makes this mine.” By the time she spoke with NY Times about the role, she had known about the job for a week and was under strict instructions from Wintour to withhold the news from the public.
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Original Story: In a highly anticipated move that has been the subject of industry speculation for years, Anna Wintour has reportedly chosen her successor for the top editorial role at American Vogue. The choice is a familiar one: Chloe Malle, a longtime editor at the publication with a strong Hollywood pedigree, is set to take over as the new head of editorial content. The news, first reported by Puck, marks the latest and most natural step in the ongoing succession journey at the most influential fashion magazine in the world.
For over a decade, Malle has been a devoted and adaptable presence at Vogue, rising through the ranks from social editor to editor of Vogue.com and co-host of The Run-Through with Vogue podcast. Her tenure has been marked by a quiet, diligent climb. Rumors of Malle as the frontrunner for Wintour’s former position at American Vogue, now rebranded as the “Head of Editorial Content,” was first heard last month.
Her ascension, however, is being viewed through the lens of her powerful lineage. Malle is the daughter of actress Candice Bergen and the late French director Louis Malle. Her high-profile parents gave her a strong foundation in both the worlds of fashion and entertainment, offering a unique blend of connections and a sophisticated understanding of celebrity culture. This background, combined with her deep knowledge of the magazine’s inner workings, has made her a natural fit for the role.
Reports have indicated that Malle is expected to take over before New York Fashion Week begins on September 11, 2025, though Vogue has yet to confirm at the time of writing.
