Chloe Male Steps Into Vogue's Top Job&nbsp;
The fashion world&rsquo;s most powerful editorial seat has a new occupant. Chloe Malle, a 39-year-old journalist and longtime Vogue insider, has been named head of editorial content at American Vogue, marking a pivotal transition after Dame Anna Wintour stepped aside as editor-in-chief following nearly four decades at the helm.
Who is Chloe Malle?&nbsp;
Malle is no stranger to the world of storytelling. The daughter of celebrated actress Candice Bergen and acclaimed French filmmaker Louis Malle, she grew up splitting her childhood between Los Angeles and Paris until her father&rsquo;s passing when she was just 10. Educated at Brown University, she gravitated toward journalism early on, beginning her career covering real estate at the New York Observer before joining Vogue as a social editor in 2011 at the age of 25. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;
Early Years at Vogue&nbsp;
When she first interviewed at Vogue, Malle admitted she was hesitant. &ldquo;Fashion is not one of my main interests in life, and I wanted to be a writer more than an editor, but I was so seduced by the Vogue machine that I couldn&rsquo;t resist,&rdquo; she recalled in an earlier interview.
Over the years, she rose steadily through the ranks, first shaping Vogue&rsquo;s social pages, then expanding into digital content as&nbsp;editor of Vogue.com. She also co-hosted Vogue&rsquo;s successful podcast The Run Through. Along the way, she secured high-profile exclusives such as Naomi Biden&rsquo;s White House wedding shoot in 2022 and Lauren Sanchez&rsquo;s interview ahead of her wedding to Jeff Bezos. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;
Political Voice and Activism&nbsp;
Like her predecessor, Malle has not confined herself to the world of couture alone. She has often spoken out on political issues, both on her podcast and through public appearances.
She was photographed at the Women&rsquo;s March in 2017 holding a sign that read &ldquo;Keep Your Tiny Hands Off My Rights&rdquo;. Following Donald Trump&rsquo;s re-election in 2024, she voiced disappointment on-air, asking John F. Kennedy&rsquo;s grandson, Jack Schlossberg, what his grandfather might say to those struggling with the result.
These moments illustrate her willingness to bring activism and cultural dialogue into Vogue&rsquo;s orbit, continuing the magazine&rsquo;s role as not just a fashion bible but also a cultural barometer.
The Mentor Still in the Hallway 
Despite stepping aside as editor-in-chief, Dame Anna Wintour is far from exiting the Vogue universe. At 75, she remains chief content officer at Cond&eacute; Nast and global editorial director of Vogue, overseeing not just Vogue but also other major titles like GQ and Wired.
&ldquo;Chloe has proven often that she can find the balance between Vogue&rsquo;s long, singular history and its future on the front lines of the new,&rdquo; Wintour said, adding, &ldquo;I am so excited to continue working with her, as her mentor but also as her student.&rdquo;
Malle herself welcomed Wintour&rsquo;s presence, quipping: &ldquo;I know some people were daunted by the idea of Anna being down the hall. I&rsquo;m very happy she&rsquo;s there with her Clarice Cliff pottery.&rdquo;
Industry insiders believe this arrangement ensures continuity: Wintour&rsquo;s vision and authority remain, while Malle brings in fresh energy, digital sensibilities, and an editorially versatile approach. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;
A New Chapter for Vogue 
Malle&rsquo;s appointment is both evolutionary and symbolic. For the first time in its storied history, Vogue has no &ldquo;editor-in-chief&rdquo; title, instead appointing a leader charged with guiding its editorial voice across platforms.
Her background as both a journalist and a Vogue insider positions her uniquely to bridge the magazine&rsquo;s glamorous legacy with the demands of today&rsquo;s fast-moving, digital-first media landscape.
&ldquo;Vogue has already shaped who I am,&rdquo; Malle said in her statement. &ldquo;Now I&rsquo;m excited at the prospect of shaping Vogue.&rdquo;
With Wintour still holding sway but stepping back from everyday decisions, Chloe Malle&rsquo;s ascension represents not just a leadership change, but a&nbsp;passing of the torch at one of the world&rsquo;s most iconic publications.

From Protégé to Power: Chloe Malle’s Vogue Rise

Anna Wintour steps aside, Chloe Malle takes charge of American Vogue’s new era

From Protégé to Power: Chloe Malle’s Vogue Rise

Anna Wintour steps aside, Chloe Malle takes charge of American Vogue’s new era

September 3, 2025 | 16:18 IST