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Condé Nast merges Teen Vogue into Vogue.com, sparking outrage and concerns about editorial independence and journalistic integrity.
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Former editor-in-chief Versha Sharma exits the company as Teen Vogue’s section is now overseen by Vogue’s head of editorial content.
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The move is seen as a cost-cutting measure, but the company insists Teen Vogue’s tone and programs will remain intact.
Condé Nast has officially folded Teen Vogue into Vogue.com, ending the brand’s run as a standalone website and sparking outrage across the media world. The company says the move is part of a “platform unification” strategy meant to streamline operations and reach younger readers under one umbrella.
This is really sad. Teen Vogue has been one of the best outlets of the last decade, unflinching with moral clarity in the face of some real BS. @versharma & her amazing team have always treated their readers with respect – a too rare trait these days. https://t.co/ZUWVCH2yed
— Amanda Litman (@amandalitman) November 3, 2025
In a statement published Monday, Vogue said, “Teen Vogue is joining Vogue.com to bring together our shared audiences and strengthen Vogue’s connection with the next generation of readers and creators.” Chloe Malle, head of editorial content at Vogue U.S., will now oversee Teen Vogue’s section, replacing editor-in-chief Versha Sharma, who has exited the company.
The NewsGuild of New York, which represents Condé Nast’s editorial staff, condemned the merger. In a statement shared on social media, the union called it “an attack on the editorial independence that made Teen Vogue a trusted voice for young readers and marginalized communities.” Several staffers were laid off, including members of the politics desk, according to Page Six and The Hollywood Reporter.
Teen Vogue is one of the few publications that actually doing a real journalism. Doesn’t matter politics, entertainment or music. This is devastating. pic.twitter.com/wNvLnu09dc
— Strong Power, Thank You! ⁷ (@KakePop7) November 3, 2025
Sharma’s leadership had helped redefine Teen Vogue from a glossy fashion spinoff into a respected outlet for political commentary and cultural reporting. Under her direction, the site became known for smart, youth-driven coverage of climate activism, reproductive rights, and social justice. Her departure, paired with the loss of key reporters, has many questioning whether that edge can survive inside Vogue.com.
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Condé Nast argues the merger will create “a unified digital home” for readers while improving efficiency across its titles. Executives told Business of Fashion the consolidation allows for better advertising alignment and a “broader reach for youth-oriented stories.” But critics say the move is more about cutting costs than creativity.
Teen Vogue’s programs, including its annual summit, will reportedly continue under the new structure. The company insists the brand’s tone and identity will remain intact, but the changes underscore a wider trend in digital publishing: beloved niche voices being absorbed by bigger platforms in pursuit of profitability.
For longtime readers, typing TeenVogue.com will soon redirect to Vogue.com.
