Mark Guiducci has officially been named the global editorial director of Vanity Fair, marking a significant return to the publication where he began his journalism career over a decade ago. Formerly the creative editorial director at Vogue since 2020, Guiducci’s new appointment was announced via his Instagram, where he shared a cleaned-out profile save for one telling image: a photo of print magazines from across his career.
In his announcement post, Mark Guiducci reflected on his journey and expressed his excitement for the role. “The world today is spinning faster than ever,” he wrote, referencing the intense interplay of Hollywood, politics, culture, and style. “At the center of it all… is Vanity Fair. To return now, fifteen years later, as global editorial director… is the honor of my career.” He thanked Anna Wintour, Condé Nast CEO Roger Lynch, and editorial director Stan Duncan for the opportunity, calling the appointment a great adventure.
A Rising Star with Deep Editorial Roots
Mark Guiducci’s career trajectory has been marked by creativity and influence. He began at Vanity Fair as a features associate from 2010 to 2012, before moving to Vogue as arts editor (2012–2017). He then led GARAGE magazine as editor-in-chief from 2017 to 2020 before returning to Vogue in a senior creative role. Known for his editorial vision and contemporary sensibility, this new position at Vanity Fair is his first time helming a legacy media title.
He succeeds Radhika Jones, who departed the magazine in April, and interim editor-in-chief Daniel Kile, who temporarily took the reins. Mark Guiducci’s appointment is already generating buzz across the fashion and media worlds, with insiders praising both his leadership and his forward-thinking editorial approach.
Widespread Industry Support and High Expectations
The news has sparked widespread excitement in the industry. Under a striking black-and-white portrait posted to his social media, Mark Guiducci received an outpouring of congratulations from notable figures, including Lily Collins, Colman Domingo, Eva Chen, Elaine Welteroth, and many others in fashion and media.
Anna Wintour, Condé Nast’s Chief Content Officer, shared glowing praise for Guiducci’s editorial sensibility. “The greatest editors are not fixed rudders but sails,” she said. “That’s the magic of Mark… a leader under whom Vanity Fair will grow in ways I can foresee and many ways I can’t.”
As Mark Guiducci prepares to steer the next chapter of Vanity Fair, the industry waits with anticipation. With his return to a magazine that helped launch his career, and a proven track record of artistic innovation, Guiducci’s leadership is poised to define a bold new era for the storied publication.
