Who became Vogue’s first editor-in-chief after Condé Nast acquired the magazine in 1909?

Edna Woolman Chase became Vogue’s first editor-in-chief after Condé Nast acquired the magazine in 1909.

Chase joined Vogue in its early years and rose through the editorial ranks. She became editor-in-chief in 1914 and remained in the position until 1952, making her one of the longest-serving leaders in the magazine’s history. Her tenure covered major changes in fashion, publishing, and women’s public life.

Under Chase, Vogue developed a more systematic approach to fashion reporting and strengthened its relationship with designers, photographers, and advertisers. She also helped establish the magazine as an authority whose editorial choices could influence the wider fashion industry.

The answer is sometimes confused with Condé Nast himself, who owned and shaped the business, or with later celebrated editors such as Diana Vreeland and Anna Wintour. Chase was the key early editor after the 1909 acquisition.