Versha Sharma: Teen Vogue's 1st South Asian Editor Resigns Ahead Of Merger

Condé Nast — the parent company of Vogue — announced on November 3 that Teen Vogue, the influential digital publication long regarded as the voice of younger generations, will be integrated into Vogue.com. As part of the transition, Teen Vogue’s Editor-in-Chief, Versha Sharma, will step down, while Vogue’s Head of Editorial Content, Chloe Malle, will oversee both brands under a unified structure.

The move follows an October announcement that Vogue Business will also be folded into Vogue.com, signalling Condé Nast’s broader plan to expand what it calls the “Vogue ecosystem.”

“We’re excited for this new chapter,” Malle said. “In today’s fragmented media landscape, bringing Vogue, Teen Vogue, and Vogue Business together in one place positions us for growth. I’ve always loved Teen Vogue and remain committed to honouring its unique voice and perspective.”

Who Is Versha Sharma?

Born and raised in Alexandria, Louisiana, USA, Versha Sharma is an award-winning journalist. She studied political science in college and worked on Barack Obama's 2008 presidential campaign. Her foray into the media world came as a writer and editor for Talking Points Memo and MSNBC's Lean Forward, where she covered the 2012 United States presidential election.

She became the first South Asian woman to be named editor-in-chief of Teen Vogue in 2021. In an interview with CNN, Sharma said, "I pride myself on being a leader with empathy. Despite the fact that our job is storytelling, a lot of newsroom leaders don't value that or prioritise that."

Under Versha's leadership, Teen Vogue became a platform that actively engaged politics and empowered young people. The magazine ended its print edition in 2017, with Hillary Clinton on its final cover, and fully embraced its digital-first identity. Under Sharma’s leadership, it evolved beyond fashion and pop culture into a fearless platform for political and social commentary.

From profiling political figures like Zohran Mamdani to interviewing climate activist Greta Thunberg after her detention in Israel, and covering the Black Lives Matter movement, Teen Vogue became known for amplifying youth activism and progressive voices.

The Future of the Vogue Ecosystem 

Bringing Teen Vogue into the Vogue.com fold reflects Condé Nast’s effort to consolidate influence under one powerful brand. Yet, the move has sparked debate about whether such integration could dilute the distinct editorial independence that made Teen Vogue stand out.

For years, the publication has bridged fashion and activism, culture and conscience, serving as both a voice and a compass for its generation. How that identity evolves within the larger Vogue ecosystem will shape not just the brand’s future, but the broader direction of youth media itself.