Quick Info
| Profession | Media executive and magazine editor |
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| Nationality | British-American |
| Date of Birth | 03/11/1949 |
| Age | 76 years |
| Birthplace | Hampstead, London, England |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
Latest News about Anna Wintour
01/08/2026
Wintour and the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute announced that the Met Gala 2027 exhibition and theme would honour designer John Galliano. The decision later drew backlash, and Galliano withdrew from the event, with Wintour speaking publicly about the controversy.
04/05/2026
Anna Wintour attended the 2026 Met Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York on 4 May 2026, where she remained the lead chair of the fundraiser. The theme was "Costume Art", and she wore a feathered Chanel look paired with Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | British-American media executive who led American Vogue as editor-in-chief from 1988 to 2025. She now serves as global chief content officer and artistic director at Condé Nast. |
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| Early Career | Her career began in London, where she worked in the fashion department of Harpers & Queen. She later moved to New York and held senior roles at New York magazine and Harper's Bazaar. |
| Vogue Tenure | She was named creative director of American Vogue in 1983 and returned to the magazine as editor-in-chief in 1988. Over her tenure she is credited with modernising the title and building Vogue into a global fashion brand. |
| Recent Activity | She continues to lead the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute Met Gala as its lead chair, including the 2026 gala held on 4 May 2026. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5 ft 1 in (1.55 m) |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| School | North London Collegiate School |
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| College | Queen's College, London |
Personal Life
| Children | 2 (Bee Shaffer and Charles Shaffer) |
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| Former Spouse 1 | David Shaffer (m. 1984; div. 1999) |
| Former Spouse 2 | Shelby Bryan (m. 2004; div. 2020) |
Relationships & More
| Brother | Patrick Wintour |
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| Son-in-law | Francesco Carrozzini |
Family
| Father | Charles Wintour, former editor of the Evening Standard |
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| Mother | Eleanor Trego Baker, American |
Career
| Harpers & Queen | Began as a fashion department employee in London in 1970 |
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| Harper's Bazaar | Joined as fashion editor in the late 1970s |
| New York magazine | Served as senior editor, overseeing fashion and lifestyle coverage |
| American Vogue | Creative director from 1983; editor-in-chief from 1988 to 2025 |
| British Vogue | Editor-in-chief for two years in the mid-1980s |
| Teen Vogue | Helped launch the title in 2001 and served as its editorial director |
| Condé Nast | Currently global chief content officer and artistic director |
Style Quotient
| Signature Look | Bob haircut and dark sunglasses |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Her debut as Vogue editor-in-chief included a street-style cover shot of a model in jeans and a couture sweater. | |
| 2. She has been associated with charity fundraising for AIDS causes since 1990. | |
| 3. She is known by nicknames including Nuclear Wintour. |
