A Complete Roundup of Anna Wintour’s Best Career Advice Ever

There are so many powerful women in the fashion industry that there will probably never be a shortage of ladies to look up to. But among some of the most inspiring females in the business, there’s one who reigns supreme above them all: Vogue’s Anna Wintour. 

The British editor and artistic director of Condé Nast remains largely tight-lipped, rarely speaking publicly or making controversial statements of any kind—save for her surprising recent comments about that conversation-starting Kim Kardashian Vogue cover from earlier this year. But, throughout the course of her nearly 40-year career, Wintour has let her thoughts slip more than a few times—and many times, this has been much to the benefit of the rest of us. Her wise and informed thoughts on career, specifically, are of great value.

Keep scrolling to learn some of Anna Wintour’s best career advice ever! 

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Which of Wintour’s pieces of advice do you find most helpful? Tell us in the comments below!

Meghan Blalock
Managing Editor

Hailing from the heart of the South and cutting her teeth on the mean streets of New York, Meghan has six years of experience covering fashion, style, celebrities, culture, and human behavior. A longtime devotee of rap music, tacos, and generally perfect weather, she is excited to put down roots in Los Angeles. Her top three style staples are a good pair of cutoff shorts, virtually any kind of colorful digi-print, and a solid set of shades.