It’s official: after nearly four decades, Anna Wintour has named her successor at Vogue. The legendary editor, whose sunglasses and sharp bob have become symbols of authority in fashion, won’t be disappearing anytime soon as she will continue to hold global power across Condé Nast. But the day-to-day reins of Vogue US are now passing to Chloe Malle.
Chloé Malle (Photo via Vogue)
Chloe is no stranger to the world of style and storytelling. The daughter of acclaimed actress Candice Bergen and French director Louis Malle, she grew up with a natural connection to art, film, and culture. After studying literature at Brown and time spent in Paris, she carved out her own career inside Condé Nast. She led Vogue.com, co-hosted the magazine’s podcast The Run-Through, and most recently has been behind some high-profile features that blended sharp cultural insight with a modern digital voice.
Chloé Malle in a Vanity article in 2009 next to her mother Candice Bergen.
What makes her appointment exciting is that she represents both continuity and change. On one hand, Chloe understands the brand’s DNA, she’s been inside Vogue for years and knows its rhythm. On the other hand, she has grown up in the digital era and brings an ease with multimedia, social conversation, and new ways of reaching audiences that feel essential for the future.
Chloé with her late father Louis Malle at age 8.
And yet, Anna Wintour’s presence still looms large. With her global roles intact, she will continue to shape the overall vision. That means Chloe will be navigating both independence and mentorship, putting her stamp on the American edition while still working under the shadow – and protection – of fashion’s most powerful figure.
The result? A fascinating new chapter. We can expect more experimentation with digital storytelling, a fresher editorial voice, and maybe even a subtle softening of the magazine’s famously rigid tone. But make no mistake, Anna still holds the scepter. That tension between legacy and renewal is exactly what will make the next few years at Vogue so compelling to watch.
LoL, Sandra
Photos via @chloemalle
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