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Anna Wintour

(1949) Journalist United States

163 quotes in 784 categories

Anna Wintour talks about how she picks her clothes each morning, treating style like a daily ritual. She stresses being competitive, driven, and sometimes perfectionist, especially when she admires powerful women like Beyoncé. She also mentions balancing work with weekend trips to the country, kids, and tennis.

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Anna Wintour is a journalist from the United States, best known for Architectural Digest At 100.

Quick Facts About Anna Wintour

Born: November 3, 1949
Nationality: United States
Profession: Journalist
Notable works: Architectural Digest At 100
Known for: The Fashion Fund
Spouse: David Shaffer

About Anna Wintour

Anna Wintour is a British and American media executive who was editor‑in‑chief of Vogue from 1988 to 2025 and now works as global chief content officer and artistic director at Condé Nast. She is known for her pageboy bob haircut and dark sunglasses. Since the 1990s she has served as lead chairperson of the annual Met Gala in Manhattan.

Awards & Honors

Officer of the Order of the British Empire Knight of the Legion of Honour Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire CFDA Lifetime Achievement Award Great Immigrants Award Presidential Medal of Freedom

Quotes by Anna Wintour

There's always a way to wear fur,

Fashion

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Some people have the Bible. I have Vogue.

Bible

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We are in a gender-fluid generation.

Feminism

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I don’t like people who are late.

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You either know fashion or you don't.

Fashion

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Fashion is a reflection of the time.

Fashion

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One wants to be surprised.

Inspirational

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To be in Vogue has to mean something

Inspirational

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The young people we hire today at Conde Nast are fearless polymaths.

Fearless

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To me, fashion is ceaselessly fascinating because it is an expression of self.

Expression

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It's the mishaps that make it fun, and brings you the surprise.

Fun

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I’ve never taken a selfie and I don’t plan to start now,

Inspirational

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People respond well to those that are sure of what they want.

Inspirational

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The notion that Anna would want something done "now" and not "shortly" is accurate.

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Well it just looks so ugly. Is it a boy or is it a girl?

Boys

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Those who want things always to stay the same are not living in the real world.

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We're all used to hearing the word 'authentic' a little too often these days, but in Senator Gillibrand's case, it's entirely accurate.

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It is so important for designers not to run scared, and not to be too worried about what's safe and what's commercial.

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I think of young Chinese women today as being incredibly modern and are taking a lot from Western style and tailoring.

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In my own personal career, I have felt almost the most difficult thing to deal with is someone who doesn't tell you…

Career

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It's very important to me that I look good when I go out publicly. I like looking at my clothes rack in…

Clothes

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I'm struck these days by how often people come up to me and ask to take a photograph instead of shaking hands,…

Communication

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There is unfortunately a world that still exists that dismisses fashion as being a little bit frivolous and the people who work…

Fashion

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Designers don't live in a vacuum; they are not blind to what's going on. They, too, will be inspired by what they…

Blind

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I can't make anything. I don't know how to make a dress. I couldn't go on a shoot and create an image.…

Admiration

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I'm very good at delegating - people work much better when they have a real sense of responsibility. But at the same…

Delegating

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It's very important to take risks. I think that research is very important, but in the end you have to work from…

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I've been very lucky to put women that I sincerely admire on the cover of 'Vogue:' the then First Lady and now…

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It's not so much about powerful women. In some cases, there are stereotypes about women. I often don't hear men talked about…

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I am very lucky in my team. They sit opposite me, and I get to see them every day sitting there staring…

Chess game

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For my very first September issue, I put Naomi Campbell on the cover. She was wearing this orange Anne Klein sequin suit…

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Because of reality television and all these celebrities thinking they can be designers, everyone imagines that they can just become a designer,…

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Just be true to yourself, and listen as much as one is able to to other people whose opinions you respect and…

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I like having young assistants in my office; they have energy, and I spend time with them to make sure they understand…

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With all the new media outlets out there, with all the noise, a voice of authority and calm like Vogue becomes more…

Around the world

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We are devastated to learn of the death of Alexander McQueen, one of the greatest talents of his generation. He brought a…

Aesthetic

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I think what you have to do in print is to create even more memorable images and more memorable pieces because what…

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I think what I often see is that people are frightened about fashion. Because it scares them or makes them feel insecure,…

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I've never worn a hoodie before!

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I love coming in and changing magazines.

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Anna Wintour by topic

Fashion (53) Vogue (33) People (33) World (18) Time (16) Work (13) Inspirational (13) Thinking (10)