Anna Wintour
The Iron Lady of the fashion world
People either love her or hate her. She’s respected, feared, and placed on a pedestal. She dictates trends, deciding what stays in style and what gets shelved. Anna Wintour is one of the most influential women in the United States, credited with introducing the world to countless designers, models, photographers, and other talents.
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A legacy of influence
Anna Wintour was born in London in 1949. Her father, editor of The Evening Standard, immersed her in the publishing world from a young age. Even in school, Anna was passionate about fashion journalism and dreamed of one day becoming the editor-in-chief of a top fashion magazine.
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Rebellious youth
School wasn’t her favorite place, especially due to the dull, uniform dress code. Anna made an effort to stand out, often clashing with the administration. At 14, she cut her hair into a bob—a style she has maintained ever since. This haircut became her signature look.
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The beginning of a fashion journey
Anna’s first experience in glossy magazines came at age 21 when she joined Harpers & Queen as a fashion assistant. Her bold ideas quickly propelled her up the ranks to deputy editor. Later, she moved to New York to pursue her dream in fashion journalism. Before reaching Vogue USA, she gained experience at Harper’s Bazaar, Viva, and New York Magazine.
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The Vogue revival
In 1988, Anna’s dream came true; she became the editor-in-chief of Vogue. Her first daring move was to feature jeans and a jewel-encrusted sweater on the cover, sparking widespread discussion. From that point on, she firmly established her right to decide what would appear on the cover and the magazine’s pages. However, sales remained low, so Anna made a bold move: she started putting Hollywood stars on the cover. In a world where models dominated magazine covers, this shift was groundbreaking, tripling sales. From then on, celebrities on the covers of fashion magazines became the norm.
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The Devil Wears Prada
Regardless of the rumors about her among colleagues, Anna Wintour’s style is unassailable. She doesn’t limit herself with colors, is always impeccably dressed, and never wears jeans. Her signature sunglasses and refined sense of style are constants. Without Anna Wintour’s perfectionism and determination, the world of fashion glossies might look entirely different.
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