July 19, 2025

Does Vogue still matter?

Does Vogue still matter?
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Does Vogue still matter?

After nearly 40 years, Anna Wintour will be stepping down as the editor in chief of American Vogue. This announcement marks the end of the dominance of the fashion editor in chief – so who are the new tastemakers?

At the height of its influence, American Vogue set the standard for taste and fashion. Now, after nearly 40 years at its helm, Editor in Chief Anna Wintour is stepping down.


This announcement coincides with a fast-changing media landscape in which glossy magazines and top editors may no longer be the go-to source for fashion trends and inspiration. 


Today on “Post Reports” fashion critic Rachel Tashjian chats with Colby Itkowitz about Wintour’s influence and whether fashion tastemakers still work at traditional magazines. 


Today’s show was produced by Thomas Lu. It was edited by Maggie Penman and mixed by Rennie Svirnovskiy, with help from Sean Carter.  


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