Real-Life Inspiration for "The Devil Wears Prada" Steps Down as Vogue Editor-in-Chief After 37 Years

Anna Wintour Announces Resignation at Staff Meeting the Previous Day
Will Remain as Cond? Nast CCO and Other Executive Roles

Anna Wintour, the Editor-in-Chief of the fashion magazine Vogue, who is famously known as the real-life inspiration for the movie "The Devil Wears Prada," is stepping down from her position after 37 years. On June 27, Yonhap News, citing reports from U.S. outlets such as People and Variety, reported that Wintour announced her resignation at a staff meeting that morning. Since 1988, Wintour has served as the Editor-in-Chief of Vogue?often referred to as the "fashion bible"?establishing herself as the most influential figure in the fashion industry. She is also widely recognized as the real-life model for the character Miranda, portrayed by renowned Hollywood actress Meryl Streep in "The Devil Wears Prada."

Anna Wintour, Editor-in-Chief of Vogue. Photo by AP and Yonhap News

At the staff meeting the previous day, Wintour said, "Anyone in a creative field knows how important it is to never stop growing," and added, "When I became Editor-in-Chief of Vogue, I wanted to prove that there was a new and exciting way to imagine an American fashion magazine." She continued, "What brings me the greatest joy now is helping a new generation of passionate editors shake things up with their own ideas," and emphasized, "We need to find someone like that to serve as the next Editor-in-Chief and Chief Content Officer of Vogue."

Following Wintour's resignation, Vogue is currently searching for a new Editor-in-Chief and Chief Content Officer to fill her position. However, Wintour will continue to serve as the Global Chief Content Officer (CCO) of Cond? Nast, the publisher of Vogue, as well as the Global Editorial Director of Vogue. Cond? Nast publishes a variety of popular culture magazines worldwide, including GQ and Vanity Fair.

Winter will continue to serve as the Global Chief Content Officer (CCO) of Cond? Nast, the publisher of Vogue, as well as the Global Editorial Director of Vogue. AFP·Yonhap News

Meanwhile, the 2006 film "The Devil Wears Prada" was based on the bestselling novel of the same name published in 2003 by Lauren Weisberger, who previously worked as Wintour's assistant. Although Weisberger stated that she was inspired by stories about bosses she heard from industry insiders, many people associated such a boss with Wintour. When the film was released in 2006, Wintour even appeared at the theater wearing Prada. At the time of its release, the film grossed $326 million (448 billion KRW) worldwide. In South Korea, it also attracted 1.37 million viewers upon its release, enjoying significant popularity. Recently, news of a second season being produced nearly 20 years after the original has generated much anticipation.