Dame Anna Wintour (born 3 November 1949) is a British-American media executive who served as editor-in-chief of Vogue from 1988 to 2025, and now holds the role of global chief content officer at Condé Nast. Known for her iconic pageboy bob and dark sunglasses, she is considered the most powerful woman in publishing and has chaired the prestigious Met Gala since the 1990s, using her platform to spot emerging trends while drawing criticism for her demanding personality and promotion of fur and elitist beauty standards. Born in London to a prominent family—her father was editor of the Evening Standard—she rebelled against her school's dress code and developed a passion for fashion as a teenager. After stints at British magazines and US publications, she became editor of British Vogue (1985–1987) before taking over the American edition in 1988, famously reviving the stagnating magazine. Her influence extends into pop culture, as she inspired the character Miranda Priestly in The Devil Wears Prada (2006) and was featured in the 2009 documentary The September Issue.