Teen Vogue Merges Into Vogue.com, Union Condemns Move

Condé Nast’s decision to integrate Teen Vogue into Vogue.com aims to create a more seamless experience for readers across its publications. This transition follows Vogue Business’s earlier move to the same platform. However, the NewsGuild of New York has strongly criticized the merger, raising concerns about the loss of staff diversity and the potential blunting of Teen Vogue’s progressive political coverage. The union highlights the disproportionate impact on marginalized employees, noting the elimination of the politics editor position. Teen Vogue, launched in 2003, initially focused on fashion and celebrity content but later expanded to cover politics, climate change, and social justice issues under former editor Elaine Welteroth. The merger raises questions about the future direction and editorial independence of Teen Vogue within the larger Vogue ecosystem.

Condé Nast aims to create a more unified reader experience across its titles.

The NewsGuild of New York has condemned the move, citing layoffs, loss of staff diversity, and potential impacts on political coverage.

Chloe Malle, Vogue’s head of editorial content, will oversee Teen Vogue. Versha Sharma is departing.

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