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<h2>Early Life and Education</h2>
<p>Anna Wintour was born on November 3, 1949, in Hampstead, London, England, to <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Wintour">Charles Wintour</a>, editor of the Evening Standard, and Eleanor Trego Baker. She grew up in London alongside her four siblings: brothers Gerald, Patrick, and James Wintour, and sister Nora Wintour. Wintour attended North London Collegiate School. Encouraged by her father's career in journalism and influenced by fashion television programs like <em>Ready Steady Go!</em>, she developed a keen interest in fashion from a young age.</p>

<h2>Early Career in Fashion Journalism</h2>
<p>Wintour began her career in fashion at the age of 15, working at the Biba boutique. A year later, she left school to pursue a full-time career in fashion and began training at Harrods. She soon transitioned to fashion journalism, becoming an editorial assistant at <em>Harper & Queen</em> in 1970. After departing due to conflicts with <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Min_Hogg">colleague</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Min_Hogg">Min Hogg</a>, she relocated to New York, marking a significant shift in her career.</p>

<p>In 1975, Wintour joined <em>Harper’s Bazaar</em> as a junior fashion editor but left after a short tenure. She subsequently worked as a fashion editor at <em>Viva</em> magazine until its closure in 1978. Over the next few years, she held fashion editor roles at both <em>Savvy</em> (1980) and <em>New York</em> magazine, consolidating her reputation as a sharp and visionary editor.</p>

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<h2>Vogue and Career Breakthrough</h2>
<p>Wintour's major breakthrough came in 1983 when she joined <em>Vogue</em> as a creative director. In 1985, she was appointed editor of <em>British Vogue</em>, succeeding <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beatrix_Miller">Beatrix Miller</a>. Her editorial direction revitalized the magazine and boosted its influence in the fashion world. In 1987, she briefly served as editor of <em>House & Garden</em>.</p>

<p>In 1988, Wintour succeeded <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grace_Mirabella">Grace Mirabella</a> as editor-in-chief of <em>American Vogue</em>. Under her leadership, the magazine reclaimed its position at the forefront of the fashion industry. She introduced and oversaw the launch of several Vogue spinoffs, including <em>Men’s Vogue</em>, <em>Teen Vogue</em>, and <em>Vogue Living</em>. Despite rumors surrounding her potential departure in 2008, the speculation was officially denied by the publication. In 2013, she was appointed artistic director of Condé Nast, further consolidating her influence across the company’s editorial platforms.</p>

<h2>Recognition and Honors</h2>
<p>Anna Wintour has received numerous awards for her contributions to fashion journalism. She was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Council of Fashion Designers of America and was named a Chevalier of the Légion d’Honneur by the French government. In 2008, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elizabeth_II">Queen</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elizabeth_II">Elizabeth II</a> appointed her to the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for her service to journalism and fashion.</p>

<h2>Personal Life</h2>
<p>Wintour married <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Shaffer">child psychiatrist</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Shaffer">David Shaffer</a> in 1984. The couple had two children together before divorcing in 1999. Known for her disciplined lifestyle, she is often noted for maintaining a structured routine and balanced diet. While her exact salary and net worth are not publicly confirmed, she is widely regarded as one of the highest-paid editors in the fashion industry.</p>

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