The next Anna Wintour? LinkedIn users think they know who it should be

On June 26, 2025, the world of fashion received shocking news. In a staff meeting, it was announced that Anna Wintour, fashion and magazine legend would be stepping down as the Editor-in-Chief of Vogue.

Wintour, 75 has had a legendary and exemplary career at the position for 37 years. She still remains with Conde Nast as Global Chief Content Officer and as Vogue's Global Editorial Director.Recently, a new post on the LinkedIn profile of Conde Nast shocked the netizens as it was a hiring post for the Head of Editorial Content for U.S. Vogue. The post urged interested candidates to reach out by email with their resume.Typically, such impactful and vital positions are filled by someone from within the company and are rarely seen as openings for a general aspiring candidate.

Thus, the post not only sent people into shock but also sparked a hilarious commenting fest with everyone suggesting their favourite choice for the position.

Who is the ideal candidate for Vogue?

Most of the netizens commented "Jacqueline Follet" the popular character from the movie Devil Wears Prada whom Miranda Priestly herself recommends as a replacement. "Is Jacqueline Follet on LinkedIn" wrote one.Others, of course, recommended the diva herself- 'Miranda Priestly!' played by Meryl Streep as the perfect candidate to match Wintour's charm and talent, considering the popular belief that the character was based on her.

"My friend Miranda Priestly who's editor-in-chief at Runway would be spectacular, reach out to her assistants Emily or Andy and they'll leave word" commented a person under the post. Some even brought up the character 'Nigel' played by Stanley Tucci as the prospective editor.Of course, the ideal candidate was also in the list with people posting photos of Anne Hathaway's character Andy Sachs pointing out that it was the perfect time for her to shine. "Someone is ready for it" and "Come on Andy Sachs, it's your time to return and shine" were some comments. Many pointed out how the post was a mere formality considering the position must have been filled already, writing, "Conde Nast is out here pretending to consider applications for the top Vogue job from people on LinkedIn"