Why Anna Wintour really decided to pull a power move and put herself on the cover of Vogue, alongside Meryl Streep
By Michael Gross
Published on April 13, 2026.
Anna Wintour, the former editor-in-chief of Vogue, has been featured on the cover of the magazine alongside Meryl Streep. The cover is a promotion piece for the Met Gala, the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s annual fundraiser for its Costume Institute, and also features a dress code named “Costume Art Is Fashion.” However, critics argue that the cover promotes her as a power broker, despite recent reports suggesting Vogue is waning. The article also mentions the potential impact of a People Magazine Curse, which often precedes a flop, a divorce, a rehab stint or even death. Despite this, the author argues that Vogue's popularity continues to grow.
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