“things are changing”, the director of Vogue looks back on 2 covers that left their mark on fashion

Anna Wintour, the emblematic figure of fashion and director of Vogue, left her mark during her time on the set of “It’s yours” this Monday June 24. Invited by Anne-Elisabeth Lemoine to talk about fashion and sport, Wintour captivated the audience by explaining how these editorial choices have redefined the standards of beauty and diversity in the fashion industry. Her presence on the set followed the broadcast of Vogue World which was held in Paris, this Sunday June 23 at Place Vendôme, where she once again showed her undeniable influence on world fashion.

The Queen of Fashion, as she is called on set, took advantage of her intervention to highlight the notable developments in the industry, welcoming the impact of Vogue covers who have contributed to a more inclusive and diverse fashion. She recalled the importance of these historic publications that broke norms and paved the way for new representations.

Anna Winter, flattered by Meryl Streep

“We understand that to work with you, you have to love fashion and wear it,” begins the presenter, who for the occasion confesses “putting herself on her 31”. What the popess of fashion answers “I’m interested in people, and in fashion as a reflection of culture.” And then, who would Anna Wintour be without the film? The devil wears Pradareleased in 2006, and inspired by the eponymous novel by Lauren Weisberger, former assistant to the editor-in-chief of Vogue.

When answering questions from the hosts, she spoke with humor and distance about the impact that this film had on her professional and personal life. “I’m flattered”, she said, referring to Miranda Priestly, the character played by Meryl Streep. Wintour added: “I hope there won’t be any more assistants who write books, right.”

“It said things are changing”

Patrick Cohen then gets to the heart of the matter, questioning Anna Wintour about what fashion means to her. In fact, he mentions two covers that the editor-in-chief of Vogue, who took over the reins of the magazine in 1988, had published: “You very quickly made your mark with two firsts, two bold moves”, before asking “fashion is never separated from societal issues?”

I am very proud of these two covers. “For the first, I love this natural feeling, I love the smile, whether in the street you see a piece of your stomach, this mix of this Christian Lacroix t-shirt, and Guess jeans” says Anna Wintour, admitting that at the time the printers thought it was a mistake. “We said that things are changing” she says. As for the cover with Naomie Campbelle, Anna can’t help but praise the model she considers to be “the greatest model of all time”. Aesthetic codes that evolve, especially in the world of women’s sport, where fashion sounds like an engine of women’s liberation. Vision confirmed by Anna Wintour who cannot help but remember the stylistic anecdote of Séréna Williams for the Met Gala 2019 “I think you need to show the whole world who you are, and put on sneakers”, she declared.