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Birth
Anna Wintour was born November 3, 1949 in Hampstead United Kingdom. -
Work Experience
Anna Wintour did not attend college. After leaving North London Collegiate School at age 16, she chose to pursue a career in fashion directly. -
Work Experience
She began as an editorial assistant at Harper Queen in 1970, making her entry into fashion journalism. Anna worked briefly at the London boutique Biba and participated in a training program at Harrods, gaining early retail and fashion experience. -
New York
Wintour relocated to New York City in 1975, becoming a junior editor at Harper's Bazaar. She joined Viva magazine as a fashion editor, where she began to develop her reputation as a demanding boss.