Dame Anna Wintour is a British-American journalist and editor who has been editor-in-chief of Vogue since 1988 and artistic director for Condé Nast, Vogue's publisher, since 2013. With her trademark pageboy bob haircut and dark sunglasses, Wintour has become an important figure in much of the fashion world, widely praised for her eye for fashion trends and her support for younger designers. Her reportedly aloof and demanding personality has earned her the nickname "Nuclear Wintour". Her father, Charles Wintour, editor of the London Evening Standard, consulted her on how to make the newspaper relevant to the youth of the era. She became interested in fashion as a teenager. Her career in fashion journalism began at two British magazines. Later, she moved to the US, with stints at New York and House & Garden. She returned to London and was the editor of British Vogue between 1985 and 1987.
| Born: | November 3, 1949, Hampstead, London, England |
| Nationality: | British, American |
| Citizenship: | United Kingdom, United States |
| Education: | North London Collegiate School |
| Occupation: | Magazine editor, fashion journalist |
| Years active: | 1975–present |
| Employer: | Conde Nast Publications |
| Known for: | Editor-in-Chief, US Vogue, Artistic Director, Conde Nast |
| Notable credit(s): | Editorial assistant, Harpers & Queen, Harper's Bazaar, fashion editor, Viva, Savvy, New York, creative director, U.S. Vogue, editor-in-chief, British Vogue and House & Garden |
| Salary: | $2 million (reportedly) |
| Predecessor: | Grace Mirabella |
| Board member of: | Metropolitan Museum of Art |
| Children: | 2 |
| Parent(s): | Charles Wintour, Eleanor Trego Baker |
| Relatives: | Patrick Wintour (brother) |
| Instagram: | Anna Wintour's Instagram profile |
| IMDb: | Anna Wintour's IMDb |
| Rotten Tomatoes: | Anna Wintour's Rotten Tomatoes |
About Anna Wintour
Fashion icon who became famous as the editor-in-chief of Vogue Magazine in 1988. She began directing Conde Nast, which publishes Vogue, in 2013.
Before Fame
She first broke into the fashion industry by working at London's Biba boutique at fifteen.
Achievement
She became known for a signature bob haircut and always wearing designer sunglasses.
Family Life
She had two children -- Katharine and Charles -- with her husband David Shaffer. The couple has since divorced.
Associations
She is rumored to be the inspiration behind Meryl Streep's character in the 2006 film The Devil Wears Prada.
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