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Fashion insiders come unpinned as top industry gig goes to fraying Anna Wintour’s longtime accolyte

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Siegler, M. (2026, September 29). Fashion insiders come unpinned as top industry gig goes to fraying Anna Wintour’s longtime accolyte. New York Post. https://pagesix.com/2026/09/28/style/fashion-insiders-unpinned-as-cfda-gig-goes-to-anna-wintours-longtime-accolyte/

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New York Post · collected 2026-09-29 · by Mara Siegler

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Fashion insiders are frustrated by Hildy Kuryk's appointment as interim CEO of the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA), seeing it as another move by Anna Wintour to maintain control over the industry. Kuryk, who previously worked closely with Wintour at Vogue, is viewed both positively for her expertise and negatively due to perceptions that she represents a continuation of Wintour's influence. While some acknowledge Kuryk’s competence and potential to bring fresh perspectives, others express weariness over what they see as an ongoing dominance by Wintour in fashion leadership roles.
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Anna Wintour's longtime ally, Hildy Kuryk, was recently named interim CEO of the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) following the controversy over Wintour's decision to feature John Galliano at this year’s Met Gala. Critics argue that the appointment solidifies Wintour's influence rather than diversifying leadership, with one insider labeling it "the Council of Fashion Designers of Anna." Kuryk previously served as Vogue’s executive director of communications from 2013 to 2017 and founded Artemis Strategies, which consults for both Condé Nast and The Met. While some praise Kuryk's reputation in the industry, others express frustration with Wintour’s pervasive control over fashion events and organizations.

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Anna CFDA Galliano Vogue Wintour

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Anna PERSON · 7× CFDA ORG · 5× Kuryk GPE · 4× Wintour PERSON · 4× Vogue ORG · 3× Galliano PERSON · 2× Anna Wintour’s PERSON · 1× Artemis Strategies ORG · 1× Hildy Kuryk PERSON · 1× the] Council of Fashion Designers of Anna ORG · 1×

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Wintour made a massive misstep earlier this year by announcing that John Galliano — who had been convicted of antisemitic hate speech in 2011 — would be the star of this year’s Met Gala, only for Galliano to drop out amid relentless opposition.
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🔮 Many may have hoped that Anna Wintour’s humiliating Galliano catastrophe would finally convince her to loosen her corset-tight grip on the fate of the fashion industry.

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Many may have hoped that Anna Wintour’s humiliating Galliano catastrophe would finally convince her to loosen her corset-tight grip on the fate of the fashion industry. uncertain
catastrophe → hop → industry
But it looks as if they’ll be disappointed. asserted
they → look → ?
And who should get it but longtime Wintour acolyte, Hildy Kuryk, who worked at the editor’s right hand as Vogue’s executive director of communications from 2013 to 2017. asserted
who → get → 2017
After Kuryk was named as interim CEO of the CFDA on Monday, one fuming fashion insider asked: “[Is it the] Council of Fashion Designers of Anna?” asserted
it → name → Anna
Kuryk also founded consultancy Artemis Strategies, which works with both Conde Nast and The Met, where Wintour is also a powerhouse. asserted
Wintour → found → Nast
“It’s obviously an Anna hire,” one source told us — an assessment echoed by multiple insiders. asserted
source → ’ → insiders
The move has won some applause — and Kuryk’s a widely respected figure on Seventh Avenue — but also has caused some frustration, with one insider telling us people “are sick” of Wintour lording over the industry. asserted
Wintour → win → industry
“It’s another opportunity for Vogue and Anna to be running everything,” sighed one fed-up insider. asserted
insider → ’ → everything
It’s just Anna, Anna, Anna. asserted
It → ’ → ?
I think people are sick of it.” asserted
people → think → it
They asked if CFDA actually stands for “Council of Fashion Designers of Anna?” asserted
CFDA → ask → Anna
“It was always going to be Anna pushing someone through,” says another source. asserted
source → go → someone
The CFDA and Vogue work together closely on several initiatives, including the Fashion Fund, which helps mentor young designers. asserted
which → work → designers
They recently worked together on United Flags of Fashion, in which CFDA members redesigned state flags that were displayed at Rockefeller Center. asserted
that → work → Center
Several sources told Page Six that Kuryk is “smart” and a “good executive.” asserted
Kuryk → tell → ?
And two noted that the organization could use someone “from outside,” the CFDA and a “fresh pair of eyes.” uncertain
organization → note → eyes
The organization, which puts together the Fashion Week calendar and offers grants to young designers, is working with Karen Harvey Consulting Group to get a long-term replacement, with a timeline of around three to six months. asserted
which → put → months
“There are people coveting that job and it behooves them to do a wide search and talk to a lot of people before they name a replacement,” said an insider. asserted
insider → be → replacement
Wintour made a massive misstep earlier this year by announcing that John Galliano — who had been convicted of antisemitic hate speech in 2011 — would be the star of this year’s Met Gala, only for Galliano to drop out amid relentless opposition. asserted
Galliano → make → opposition
Conversation Your voice matters. asserted
voice → matter → ?
Discussions are moderated for civility. asserted
Discussions → moderate → civility
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