Writers at major publications are no longer whispering about job cuts; they’re tweeting them. Editor Lex McMenamin announced on Twitter: “I was laid off from Teen Vogue today, along with multiple other staffers on other sections, and today is my last day. … after today, there will be no politics staffers at Teen Vogue.”
I was laid off from Teen Vogue today along with multiple other staffers on other sections, and today is my last day.
certainly more to come from me when the dust has settled more, but to my knowledge, after today, there will be no politics staffers at Teen Vogue.
— Lex McMenamin (they/them) (@leximcmenamin) November 3, 2025
In a surprise twist on Monday, the youth‑focused publication Teen Vogue was rolled into Vogue.com. The online platform will continue covering culture, careers, and lifestyle topics and will now be overseen by Chloe Malle, Vogue’s new head of editorial content. At the same time, Nicole Phelps is being tapped to lead Vogue’s fashion features team within the consolidation. Meanwhile, Editor‑in‑Chief Versha Sharma is stepping away from her role and from Condé Nast entirely.
The publisher says the restructuring aligns with shifting business models, combining multiple titles under the Vogue banner to reach audiences more effectively. At this point, only about 25 % of Teen Vogue’s staff reportedly remained as the enlarged Vogue ecosystem absorbed the brand’s footprint.
