Anna Wintour isn't just a face behind the pages of Vogue magazine. She is a paragon of glamour herself.
The famed editor-in-chief, who's served at the helm of American Vogue since 1988, is stepping down as the magazine's head of editorial content, as part of a modified organizational structure the Condé Nast publication adopted four years ago. Wintour will stay on as Condé Nast’s chief content officer and Vogue's global editorial director.
Wintour, known for her stern management style and iconic A-frame bob, helped redefine the landscape of celebrity fashion, thanks in part to her bold cover portraits for Vogue (Wintour's first issue featured Israeli model Michaela Bercu in a casual look that included a $50 pair of faded jeans.) Over the years, Wintour spotlighted a range of A-list talent, from pop stars Madonna and Britney Spears to supermodel Naomi Campbell and former first lady Michelle Obama.
The style maven also helped transform the Met Gala, an haute couture fundraiser for The Metropolitan Museum of Art, into a viral, star-studded extravaganza that draws buzz from fashionistas, celebrities and social media onlookers alike.
Here's a look back at Wintour's indelible mark on the fashion world and beyond.
