What Is Vogue? The Magazine That Shaped Fashion

Vogue is one of the world’s best-known fashion magazines. These facts come from Wikipedia’s Vogue entry.

History

Vogue was founded in 1892 by Arthur Baldwin Turnure, with the first issue on 17 December 1892, as a weekly newspaper in New York City. Condé Nast acquired it in 1909.

Name

Vogue means fashion in French, which is why you will hear people say something is in vogue.

Today

• Wikipedia lists 28 international editions plus the US edition as of 2026.
• Eleven are published by Condé Nast and the rest under licence.
• Chloe Malle succeeded Anna Wintour as head of editorial content in 2025.

Editorial leadership can change, so check Vogue’s own site for the latest.

To explore designer labels, visit the designers page, browse the brands page, or head to the shop.