Anna: The Biography

The biography "Anna Wintour: The Power of Fashion" by Amy Odell chronicles the rise of Anna Wintour, from a fashion-obsessed teenager to the most powerful woman in media. It is based on extensive interviews with Wintour's closest friends and collaborators and provides a revealing portrait of her life and career.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 464 pages
Publication date: 04 May 2023
Publisher: Atlantic Books

The Sunday Times


Deeply sourced and rich with anecdotes, The Times is a captivating read that resembles a nonfiction version of The Devil Wears Prada.


Authored by Elizabeth Day, Odell's extensive reporting uncovers a wealth of delightful details, providing readers with a comprehensive and insightful portrait of Anna Wintour.

New York Times


This definitive biography of Anna Wintour chronicles the remarkable ascent of an ambitious young woman who, with unwavering focus and unparalleled determination, would ascend to become the most influential woman in media.


From a young age, Anna Wintour displayed a tomboyish nature, showing little interest in clothing or fashion. However, her fascination with the miniskirts and bob haircuts of swinging 1960s London began to shape her taste and style. As she grew into a teenager, her fashion obsession blossomed, and she became a fashion-conscious teenager. Her father, the influential editor of the Evening Standard, played a significant role in her life, and his decision to appoint her as the editor-in-chief of Vogue marked a pivotal moment in her career. With unwavering determination, Anna embarked on a journey to Vogue, facing numerous challenges and setbacks along the way. Despite facing rejection and obstacles, she persevered, working tirelessly to establish herself in the competitive world of magazines. Her unwavering ambition led her to New York, where she continued to climb the ladder of success, ultimately securing the position of editor-in-chief in one of the most tumultuous transitions in fashion magazine history. Once in her position of power, Anna Wintour continued to fight for her enviable position, ultimately dominating the entire Condé Nast empire.

Anna


By weaving Anna Wintour's personal story into a broader narrative about the hierarchical dynamics of the fashion industry and the complex world of Condé Nast, journalist Amy Odell has crafted the most revealing portrait of Wintour ever published.


Through extensive interviews with Anna Wintour's closest friends and collaborators, including some of the biggest names in fashion, Odell has painted a vivid and intimate portrait of the woman behind the iconic Vogue cover.