Update: British Vogue Editor-In-Chief Edward Enninful Shuts Down Claims That He’s After Anna Wintour’s Position At American Vogue: Let’s Quell That Rumor 

Edward Enniful, Anna Wintour

Update: British Vogue Editor-In-Chief Edward Enninful Shuts Down Claims That He’s After Anna Wintour’s Position At American Vogue: Let’s Quell That Rumor

Update: (Oct. 25, 2022): British Vogue editor-in-chief Edward Enninful has made it clear that, despite what many may think, he’s not gunning for American Vogue Editor-in-Chief Anna Wintour’s job.

According to reports, Enninful had a heart-to-heart with Wintour during Paris Fashion Week and told her that he didn’t want her job amid rumors of her impending departure as the editor of American Vogue. During a recent interview, when asked if he could see himself in Wintour’s position should she leave the elite fashion company, he said:

“Everyone focuses on American Vogue. Everybody wants to know what I’m doing, but I would like to tell you that I don’t want Anna’s job. I’ve spoken to her about it a few weeks ago.”

Enninful, who made history by becoming the first Black editor-in-chief of Vogue, followed up with:

“Having been on my book tour where I met so many people in the world, met so many women, met so many minorities essentially, I can do better in the world than maybe I can in one magazine.”

He recently released his biography entitled ‘A Visible Man.’

When asked what would he say if he was offered the prestigious position, he replied:

“I would say not right now, not today.”

Enninful noted that he’s realized that his “strength is in creativity” and in the future, he just wants to be creative. He also shared that he informed Wintour during their Paris Fashion Week conversation that he’s not interested in filling her shoes and she’s “fine” with that. He added:

“Let’s quell that rumor right there”

Original Story: (Oct. 4, 2022): Tension seems to be brewing in the Vogue fashion world.

According to reports, American Vogue Editor & Chief Anna Wintour is less than happy with the efforts of her British counterpart Edward Enniful. Reportedly, Enniful’s campaign to make the “fashion bible” magazine appeal more to men has been met with increasing skepticism, including by Wintour. Additionally, rumors that Enniful could eventually take over Wintour’s position at American Vogue have also been a source of tension, sources have said.

Anna Wintour, Edward Enniful

Reportedly, a subtle beef between the Vogue editors was noticed while both attended Victoria Beckham’s fashion show this past Friday (September 30th). Following the fashion event, alleged details of problems behind the scenes at Vogue reportedly began to seep out. Reportedly, Wintour is not pleased about being considered for a successor just yet. The fashion icon has headed American Vogue since 1988, solidifying the brand as a traditional women based outlet.

Reportedly, the Ghanian British Vogue E&C struck a nerve when he opted to have the first man ever to solo cover the British magazine. The move apparently signified Enniful’s determination to diversify the magazine, after allegedly previously stating the office had:

“too many old white posh women”

The first openly Black gay man to hold the E&F title at Vogue shook the table when he chose British actor Timothee Chalamet to grace the September issue. Reports state the he also has plans to expand the brands audience much further.

A source close to the matter stated:

“He wants to appeal to everyone, not just women….To him, the future is a genderless, multicultural Vogue that appeals to everyone and excludes no one. Gay men have always bought the magazine but he wants to attract everyone and reach out to an audience who would not traditionally buy a women’s fashion magazine.”

Edward Enniful

However it seems Enniful’s ambitious goals are being met with some resistance. Despite this, he’s reportedly in top consideration to take over Wintour’s job as Editor-in-chief of American Vogue and Global Chief Content Officer of the magazine’s publisher, Conde Nast. Reportedly, Enniful feels he’s the natural successor serving previously as Wintour’s protege.

Anna Wintour

The report claims the Wintour may be moving to sway him from the coveted role, however. One article reporting on the matter reads:

“Wintour may try to ‘appease’ Enniful, who has spent recent weeks on a book tour promoting his memoir, A Visible Man, by maneuvering him into another coveted position, perhaps the editorship of an alternative magazine in the Conde Nast stable, to protect her own job. ‘Anna is no fool, so people expect there to be musical chairs soon,’ said one source.”

Edward Enniful, Anna Wintour

Neither Wintour nor Enniful have spoken publicly about the matter. Though after being once asked if he desired to take on the American Vogue E&F position, Enniful reportedly responded:

 “I’m happy working in Europe….But you never know what the future holds.”

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