Who could be replacing Anna Wintour? Forbes' 3 top candidates who could become Vogue's next editor-in-chief

Media executive Anna Wintour is retiring from her position as the editor-in-chief of Vogue. As the news of her decision became viral, on June 26, 2025, Forbes released a list of three potential persons who could step into the role.

The business magazine noted that either Amy Astley, Chioma Nnadi, or Kate Betts could be the replacements. It is noteworthy that there has been no official announcement yet about who could be the next editor-in-chief.

For the unversed, Amy Astley presently serves as the editor of Architectural Digest. She was also the launch editor at Teen Vogue. Chioma Nnadi, who works with British Vogue, is next in line. Previously, Anna Wintour praised Nnadi for being a beloved colleague at the company.

Forbes noted that Kate Betts could still stand a chance despite her difficult history with Wintour. She has impressive work experience with The Daily Beast and Time while also holding other freelance positions. Once, Wintour was impressed by the review that Betts wrote for Prada. Betts also worked with Harper’s Bazaar.

Wintour was the editor of British Vogue. In 1988, she became the editor of the US vertical. Although Anna Wintour will no longer serve as editor-in-chief, she will continue her position as chief content officer of Condé Nast.

As shared by the company, she told employees she hoped to support the next generation of passionate editors in bringing their ideas to the forefront.

Anna Wintour on the expansion of Vogue and her advice for the freshers

In February 2025, Anna Wintour sat down with Virgin Radio UK to discuss her ideas on fashion. Host Tom Allen praised her ability to connect different creative fields such as art, fashion, film, and theater, especially early at Vogue when she brought together four iconic supermodels.

He pointed out that this moment helped blend the worlds of modeling and celebrity in a significant way. Anna Wintour responded by saying the models served as key representatives of Vogue back then. She noted how, at the start of her career, the focus was mainly on print and low-key events.

Over time, fashion evolved to include a wider range of platforms and global audiences. Events like the Met Gala helped the magazine reach people in new and broader ways, moving far beyond its original print-focused roots. Anna Wintour said:

“Now, Vogue exists I believe in 29 territories and we all collaborate together. We work together. We exchange ideas. We're able to put a spot light on a young designer working in Italy, as easily as a young designer working in Japan, here in London or in New York. So, it's a totally immersive global experience and a way to talk to audiences in a way that we never could before.”

Tom Allen asked Anna Wintour for advice for people starting in business. She felt that many young people, possibly influenced by social media, were in too much of a hurry to succeed.

Instead, she believed it was wiser to take time to learn by working with someone they admired, like a mentor or established designer. She explained that early on, most people don’t have a clear idea of what they want to do, and so it’s important to use that time to explore different paths and understand how the industry works.

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