Meet the woman succeeding Anna Wintour as head of US Vogue

Chloe Malle is the daughter of actress Candice Bergen and French film director Louis Malle

Anna Wintour will remain in charge of Vogue globally. (Jordan Pettitt/PA)

Chloe Malle has been named the new head of editorial content at American Vogue after Anna Wintour stepped down from her role as the day-to-day editor of the title.

Wintour will remain in charge of Vogue globally and as chief content officer of the media company Conde Nast, which oversees prominent media brands including Vogue, Vanity Fair and GQ.