Anna Wintour is reportedly eyeing someone already within the Vogue family to take over one of the most high-profile jobs in fashion media.
And speaking of family – it’s someone with a pretty famous mother.
Following her announcement earlier this year that she would be stepping down as Editor in Chief of Vogue, speculation has swirled about who will fill the coveted role.
While early rumors suggested Jeff Bezos might purchase the magazine for wife Lauren Sanchez, new reports indicate that Chloe Malle, the daughter of actress Candice Bergen and French film director Louis Malle, is a top contender.
Vogue is now in the ‘final rounds’ of interviews to select its next head of editorial content for U.S. Vogue, according to sources who spoke to Page Six.
Malle is said to be a strong favorite among staff and leadership.
A graduate of Brown University, she first joined Vogue in 2011 and has steadily risen through the ranks.
In 2023, she was named an editor at the magazine, and she also co-hosts The Run-Through with Vogue podcast.
Anna Wintour announced earlier this year she would be stepping down as Editor in Chief of Vogue
Sources say that Wintour is considering Chloe Malle – daughter of actress Candice Bergen – to replace her
Chloe Malle has worked at Vogue for over a decade and currently co-hosts The Run-Through podcast
Her editorial portfolio includes high-profile interviews with a range of public figures.
She spoke with Sanchez, 55, for the magazine’s cover story earlier this year, having previously interviewed her in 2023.
She has also profiled Fran Lebowitz, Jenna Lyons, Fran Drescher, and Margot Robbie, among others.
While some might wonder if Malle’s famous family connections played a role in her rise, her career in journalism and fashion media spans more than a decade.
As the daughter of Bergen – best known for her roles in Murphy Brown and Boston Legal – and Malle, she grew up around prominent figures in entertainment and culture.
Bergen and Wintour are known to move in similar social circles, though there is no public confirmation of a close personal friendship.
In addition to Malle, Nicole Phelps, the global director of Vogue Runway, is reportedly also in consideration for the role.
The decision is expected to be announced around the beginning of New York Fashion Week next month.
Chloe (left) has attended several Met Gala events over the years
Chloe is known to have many industry contacts thanks to her famous mother
Candice Bergen is a celebrated actress best known for her roles in Murphy Brown and Boston Legal
Malle’s potential appointment would mark a significant change for the magazine as it enters a new era without Wintour at the helm.
Wintour, who has led Vogue since 1988, has been one of the most influential figures in the fashion industry for decades.
It’s very possible that whoever takes the reins next could completely change Vogue as we know it.
If chosen, Malle would be stepping into a position that comes with both immense influence and high expectations – the highest expectation being leading in Wintour’s footsteps.
Until the announcement is made, the fashion world will likely be watching closely to see whether Malle, Phelps, or another candidate takes the top spot.
The decision will not only determine Vogue’s future editorial voice but also signal how the magazine plans to evolve in the post-Wintour era.
Vogue declined to comment to Page Six. Daily Mail has also reached out.
