Step beyond the curtain of the fashion industry and discover the strong, determined woman who created it from the editor's chair. Anna Wintour is more than simply a fashion icon; she is a cultural force whose impact has revolutionized how we view style, leadership, and success.
Her path started at two British publications before traveling over to the United States, where she ascended the editorial ladder at New York and House & Garden. After managing British Vogue from 1985 to 1987, she returned to New York and took over the American version of Vogue, infusing fresh life into a business many feared had lost its edge.
Inside this book, you'll uncover: - Her early years and ascension via British journalism
- The audacious decisions that revitalized Vogue and changed fashion media
- Her role in creating global fashion trends, promoting designers, and growing Vogue's empire
- Her position as a benefactor, mentor, and strong personality in the realms of publishing and fashion
- An honest look at her leadership style, personal life, and long legacy
- And more..
From her acclaimed vision to her sharp editorial judgments, Wintour has evoked adoration, terror, and curiosity. She's been challenged and lauded, romanticized and documented-but her power has never been ignored.
This in-depth history covers the woman behind the sunglasses-her career, her empire, and why she remains one of the most dominant personalities in media and fashion today.