Anna Wintour is stepping down as Vogue editor-in-chief but will retain editorial control over the storied magazine. The longtime Vogue powerhouse told staff Thursday she's seeking a head of editorial content to handle more of the day-to-day operations. Wintour will remain chief content officer for Condé Nast and global editorial director of Vogue.

By today’s standards, the front cover of American Vogue’s November 1988 edition seems typical enough. But back then, it was revolutionary.