Anna Winter (75), the editor of Vogue, a fashion magazine famous for being a real model of Meryl Streep, will step down after 37 years in the movie “The Devil Wears Prada” (2006).
According to local media such as the New York Times (NYT) on the 26th (local time), editor-in-chief Winter announced his resignation at an employee meeting the day before.
He steps down as editor-in-chief but maintains his role as global editor of Vogue, a newly established position, and as global chief content officer of Vogue publisher Condenast. It is expected to oversee the contents of Condenast published publications worldwide. Condenast publishes various pop culture magazines around the world, including GQ and Vanity Fair.
“This is the time when the company is putting everything (my) into it,” he said. “We will focus on global leadership for the next few years and cooperate with outstanding editors around the world to support them in every way possible.”
Winter, who is from England, joined Condenast in 1983 when he was in his early 30s and led Vogue’s heyday by serving as editor of Vogue since 1988. Under his leadership, Vogue has established itself as a “fashion bible” leading the global trend, spending enormous budgets on models, designs, and photos.
Winter also established himself as a fashion mogul who controls the success of designers, celebrities, and brands during this period.
Nicknamed “Nuclear Winter” for his strong leadership, his side is well illustrated in the movie “The Devil Wears Prada,” starring Hollywood actor Streep.
[New York correspondent Yoon Won-seop]
