Amy Astley (born June 5, 1967) is the editor-in-chief of ''

Architectural Digest ''Architectural Digest'' is an American monthly magazine founded in 1920. Its principal subjects are interior design and landscaping, rather than pure external architecture. The magazine is published by Condé Nast, which also publishes internat ...

'' as of April 2019. She was editor of ''

Teen Vogue ''Teen Vogue'' is an American online publication, formerly in print, launched in January 2003, as a sister publication to '' Vogue'', targeted at teenagers. Like ''Vogue'', it included stories about fashion and celebrities. Since 2015, following ...

'', which launched in January 2003. She was named to edit the new magazine in June 2002 by

Anna Wintour Dame Anna Wintour (; born 3 November 1949) is a British journalist based in New York City who has served as editor-in-Chief of '' Vogue'' since 1988 and Global Chief Content Officer for Condé Nast since 2020; she is also the artistic direc ...

, editor-in-chief of '' Vogue'' and editorial director of ''Teen Vogue''.

Career

Astley joined '' Vogue'' in 1993 and became Beauty Director the following year; she also wrote for the magazine. Prior to ''Vogue'', Astley was an Associate Editor at House & Garden for four years, after beginning as a decorating assistant in her early 20s. Astley was also the editor of ''

s four test issues, which were published from 2000–2002.

''Teen Vogue'' under Astley's direction

The American Society of Magazine Editors nominated ''

'' for a 2003 General Excellence Award in the 250,000-500,000 circulation category. In addition, ''Teen Vogue'' was named ''

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'' magazine's 2004 Startup of the Year. ''Teen Vogues circulation rate base increased to 900,000 with the October 2006 issue from its previous level of 850,000. The magazine is produced in the new Euro magazine size (6-3/4" x 9-1/8"). Speaking to

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on her ten-year vision for Teen Vogue, Astley hoped to master digital domination, saying "We have to keep inspiring, surprising, entertaining and leading our audience on every platform from print to YouTube to the newest, latest innovation."

Personal life

A graduate of

East Lansing High School East Lansing High School is a public high school in the city of East Lansing, Michigan, United States. It is managed by the East Lansing Public Schools district. The school is located about a mile north of the Michigan State University campus. ...

, Astley holds a BA in English from the College of Arts and Letters at

Michigan State University Michigan State University (Michigan State, MSU) is a public university, public Land-grant university, land-grant research university in East Lansing, Michigan. It was founded in 1855 as the Agricultural College of the State of Michigan, the fi ...

, where she was a member of the Honors College. She lives in Manhattan with her husband and their two children. Amy cites

as her professional mentor whom she admires greatly saying, "She is not a talker, she is a doer – and I watch and learn! She never rests – she is always growing and expanding her brand, and adapting to the times."

References

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