After six years of breaking new ground at the prestigious fashion magazine, Edward Enninful, the avant-garde head of British Vogue, is set to leave his position as Editor-in-Chief. The Ghanaian-British designer, 51, will transition into a newly created position as Vogue’s global creative and cultural advisor with a focus on growing the brand worldwide in the coming year. Along with his advisory duties, Enninful will have the chance to work on outside projects. Notably, he will take a leading role in the process of finding his replacement as Editor-in-Chief.
He expressed excitement to the staff about taking on the new position of Global Creative and Cultural Advisor of Vogue as well as Editorial Advisor of British Vogue. Enninful claimed that the position, which he will begin the next year, will provide him “freedom to take on broader creative projects.” The 51-year-old will answer to Anna Wintour, Chief Content Officer at Conde Nast and Editor of Vogue US, who Enninful claimed had a factor in his choice to “play a broader role in enhancing Vogue globally.” His successor will be hired right away, but he will no longer hold the title of Editor-in-Chief; instead, he will be known as the “head of editorial content.”
Edward Enninful is moving on, and up, at Condé Nast, with a new, global role that he’ll take up in 2024 after stepping away from his post as editor-in-chief post of British Vogue. https://t.co/PRxrGtOnwO
— WWD (@wwd) June 2, 2023
As the first Black man to hold the top editorial post at British Vogue, during his tenure, Enninful created history. Under his direction, the publication made great strides, such as when it debuted its first set of differently abled models such as actress Selma Blair, who has multiple sclerosis, and Ellie Goldstein, a 21-year-old model with Down syndrome. His choice of cover stars, which reflected a broad and inclusive representation, clearly reflected Enninful’s aim for the journal. Adwoa Aboah, a mixed-race model, was on a memorable cover in December 2017 for a publication that wanted to redefine “the image of modern Britain” and highlight the multiracial culture that welcomes all.
Additional notable cover stars during Enninful’s editorship included Timothée Chalamet, the first man to grace the cover in October 2022, and Dame Judi Dench, who became the oldest star to appear on the British Vogue cover at the age of 85 in June 2020. The September 2019 issue of “Forces for Change,” edited by the Duchess of Sussex Megan Markle, featured climate activist Greta Thunberg as the cover star, demonstrating the Editor-in-Chief’s dedication to critical causes. Additionally, Enninful used the publication as a forum to expose the COVID-19 pandemic’s effects by showcasing three front-line Londoners in a special issue.
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The influence of Enninful went beyond the pages of British Vogue. As an international ambassador, he gave to the Prince’s Trust, the King’s charity, and supported its global and African efforts. Additionally, he prioritizes the diversity of his workforce at the magazine and has been an outspoken proponent for increased inclusivity and diversity within the fashion business.
British Vogue is going through a lot of change as a result of Edward Enninful’s departure, but he leaves the magazine with a lasting legacy of promoting sustainability, inclusivity, and diversity.
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