British Vogue’s Edward Enninful loses power struggle with Anna Wintour
After a six-year stint at the helm of British Vogue, Edward Enninful has stepped down from his role as editor-in-chief. The 51-year-old made history as the first gay black editor-in-chief of the publication and has been credited with making the magazine more inclusive and gender-neutral. However, according to reports, Enninful was hoping to secure the top job at the US-based Vogue, but failed to dislodge Anna Wintour from the position. Wintour, who has been editor-in-chief of US Vogue since 1988, recently took up the role of chief content officer for Condé Nast.
In a statement, Vogue’s parent company said that Enninful would take up a “global advisory position” at the magazine and would have “the freedom to take on broader creative projects.” However, sources have suggested that Enninful was only using the role as a stepping stone to the position he really wanted. “He felt he had all the right qualities to be a modern, inclusive editor who could present a fresh face for Vogue and global fashion,” a company source told The Sunday Times.
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Who is Edward Enninful?
Edward Enninful is a fashion stylist and editor-in-chief of British Vogue. He was the first gay black man to hold the role and has been credited with making the magazine more inclusive and gender-neutral.
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Vogue is a fashion and lifestyle magazine that has editions worldwide. It is published by Condé Nast and is one of the most influential fashion publications in the world.
Who is Anna Wintour?
Anna Wintour is the editor-in-chief of US Vogue and the global content adviser for Condé Nast. She has been at the helm of US Vogue since 1988 and is one of the most influential figures in the fashion industry.
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A chief content officer is responsible for overseeing the creation, publication, and management of content within an organization. They are often responsible for developing content strategies and ensuring that the organization’s content is aligned with its overall goals.
Anna Wintour emerges victorious in power struggle against Edward Enninful at British Vogue.
Edward Enninful has left his position as editor-in-chief of British Vogue after reportedly losing a power struggle with Anna Wintour, the editor-in-chief of US Vogue and chief content officer for Condé Nast. Enninful, who made history as the first gay black man to helm the UK-based magazine, had his eye on the top job at Condé Nast. Wintour, who has been editor of US Vogue for over 30 years, recently apologised for failing to elevate black voices on her staff and publishing racially and culturally “hurtful or intolerant” content. Enninful reportedly tried and failed to persuade Condé Nast CEO Roger Lynch to remove her.