Vogue Portraits: A Century of Icons and Idols
The editors of Vogue curate a collection of portraits of the most important people in popular culture during the 21st century
Throughout its history, Vogue has looked beyond fashion to the wider world-to culture, news, the arts, politics, sports, Hollywood, theater, music, and more. An unprecedented volume of portraits, from Vogue’s archive-from its most legendary photographers-tells the story of our moment. Here are actors and icons, pop stars and power brokers, divas and dealmakers, activists, intellectuals, champions, and troublemakers that have defined our age.
Chapters include:
Screen Time: Actors and Directors
Bylines: Writers and Intellectuals
Power: Politicians, Activists and Newsmakers
Curtain Raisers: Theater and Stage
Game On: Athletes
In the Studio: Artists
The Set List: Musicians
Forces of Fashion: Designers and Models
Details
ISBN13: 9781419788284
Format: Hardback
Number of Pages: 640
Edition:
Publication Date: 01 Nov 2026
Publisher: Abrams
Publication City, Country: New York, United States
Dimensions (cm): 31.1(H)x26.7(L)x7.6(W)
Weight (gm):
Author Biography
VOGUE has been at the forefront of fashion, photography, and culture since 1892. Renowned for its iconic imagery, influential editorial voice, and unparalleled archive, Vogue has documented more than a century of style, creativity, and cultural change. Through its books, magazines, and digital platforms, Vogue continues to inspire audiences around the world while celebrating the artists, designers, photographers, and visionaries who shape contemporary culture.
Anna Wintour is the global editorial director of Vogue and chief content officer of Condé Nast. She led American Vogue as editor in chief from 1988 to 2025 and remains one of the most influential figures in fashion and publishing.
Lena Dunham is an award-winning writer, director, actor, and producer best known for creating and starring in the HBO series Girls. She is also the author of the bestselling memoir Not That Kind of Girl and a longtime contributor to Vogue.
Chloe Malle is head of editorial content at American Vogue. She joined the magazine in 2011 and has worked across print, digital, audio, video, events, and social media, most recently serving as editor of Vogue.com before assuming her current role in 2025.