The world of modern fashion is complex, unpredictable and cruel. In such an atmosphere, only pragmatism and cold calculation act. Today, Anna Wintour is considered a very influential figure in this field of activity.
Starting conditions
A rare woman in her business and human qualities, Anna Wintour was born on November 3, 1949 in an intelligent family. My father worked as the chief editor of the newspaper "Evening News". Mother was engaged in social activities. The child grew and developed in an atmosphere of complete freedom. The girl did not know material problems and limitations. From an early age she was distinguished by an independent disposition and a strong character. If Anna didn’t like something, it was impossible to force her.
When the deadline came, Anna was sent to elementary school. In the biography of the famous lady, it is noted that she did not shine with academic success. Moreover, as puberty approached, she began to demonstrate her independence and violate existing rules. What irritated her most was the requirement to wear school uniforms. The girl shortened her uniform skirt to such limits that aroused complaints from teachers. Such creativity was not encouraged here. As a result, having received primary education, Wintour left the school at the request of the administration.
The path to the profession
Experts note with some bewilderment how a stubborn and conservative lady managed to create a fashion magazine that is in demand around the world. At the age of fourteen, Anna made a bob haircut and did not change it even once in her entire life. She stopped practicing athletics because her calf muscles are pumped up while running. At the age of 15, a purposeful girl began working in a fashion store. Here she determined by eye how this or that customer lives, whether he is able to make independent decisions.
Since Anna’s soon got bored with the store’s presence, she went to work at the editorial office of a fashionable youth magazine, which her boyfriend published. Wintour's true career in fashion journalism began with her arrival at Harpers & Queen. Starting from a modest assistant position in the fashion department, she grew up to a deputy chief editor in a couple of years. At this stage, insurmountable obstacles arose in the struggle for the post of chief editor. Anna, without thinking twice, packed up her things and moved to New York.
