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As Anna Wintour shifts her focus, 'Vogue' is looking for a new U.S. editor

4:11pm June 26, 2025

Vogue magazine in the U.S. will soon have a new editorial head. Anna Wintour announced that, after nearly 40 years in the position, she will be focus on her wider roles at Vogue and Condé Nast.

Chasity Moore as Grizabella in 'Cats: The Jellicle Ball'

Arts

'Cats: The Jellicle Ball' gets 10s across the board

4:02pm July 23, 2024

In the latest revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cats, there are no singing cats. The actors have basically ditched the furry ears and velvet tails and reimagined the characters as competitors in the ballroom scene, vying for trophies and a new chance at life. This week, host Brittany Luse talks to Cats: The Jellicle Ball star Chasity Moore and co-director Zhailon Levingston about ballroom, spectacles and memories.

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There is some reasoning behind the life and death of a fashion trend.

So long, skinny jeans. See you in the next cycle

5:00am April 11, 2024

by Kai McNamee

Skinny jeans are out and looser pants are in. But it's so much more than that. This is the logic and life cycle behind fashion trends.

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A makeshift memorial honored O'Shae Sibley in New York City earlier this month.

A dancer's killing — over voguing — highlights the dangers Black LGBTQ Americans face

5:02am August 11, 2023

by Rachel Treisman

O'Shae Sibley was stabbed for voguing to Beyoncé at a New York City gas station. His death, which is being prosecuted as a hate crime, comes as anti-LGBTQ bills and incidents surge across the U.S.

Anna Wintour, editor-in-chief of Vogue, at the 'Chanel Cruise 2017/2018 Collection' at Grand Palais on May 3, 2017 in Paris, France. The magazine is suing rappers Drake and 21 Savage for a violation of trademark rights.

Music & Culture

'Vogue' has 'an easy case' in lawsuit against Drake and 21 Savage, experts say

6:14am November 10, 2022

by Giulia Heyward

The magazine's publisher is suing the two Grammy award-winning artists for releasing a parody Vogue issue to promote their new album.

Ukrainian first lady Olena Zelenska on the front cover of Vogue, photographed by Annie Leibovitz. Entitled "Portrait of Bravery," the spread and accompanying interview paint Zelenska as a woman stepping up to the challenge of her many roles in this war.

World News

Ukraine's first lady posed for 'Vogue' and sparked discussion on how to #SitLikeAGirl

11:11am August 18, 2022

by Ashley Westerman

Ukrainian first lady Olena Zelenska was criticized for her pose on the cover of the famous fashion magazine. People are coming to her defense to challenge stereotypes about women.

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Vogue Arabia's June cover stirred controversy by featuring Princess Hayfa bint Abdullah Al Saud in a car, while activists who fought to lift the ban on female drivers in Saudi Arabia remain in custody. A feature article describes the princess as a "drivin

Vogue Cover Of Saudi Princess In The Driver's Seat Sparks Controversy

6:27pm June 01, 2018

by Sasha Ingber

Vogue Arabia meant to celebrate "the trailblazing women of Saudi Arabia" before a ban on female drivers is lifted. Instead, critics said the photo overlooked women who fought for the right to drive.

Lupita Nyong'o in her Nigerian-style head tie.

Health & Safety

Lupita Nyong'o, Who Designed Your Nigerian-Style Head Tie?

6:02pm September 18, 2016

by Amma Ogan

The Oscar-winner got raves for the outfit she wore this past week. The gown was by Carolina Herrera. And the head tie? Pure Nigeria.