Titans of Industry Then and Now

  • Birth

    Birth
    Anna Wintour was born November 3, 1949 in Hampstead United Kingdom.
  • Work Experience

    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

    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

    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.