Condé Nast Merges Teen Vogue into Vogue.com, Lays Off Staff

Condé Nast announced on November 4, 2025, that Teen Vogue will be moving under Vogue.com as part of a broader push to expand the Vogue ecosystem. As a result, several staffers at the outlet have been laid off, with six members of the bargaining unit, Condé United, a union of the NewsGuild of New York, losing their jobs. According to a statement posted on X, most of the six laid-off employees are BIPOC women or trans, including Teen Vogue's politics editor. The layoffs come as a surprise to many in the industry, as Teen Vogue has been a prominent outlet for covering fashion, celebrity, and social justice issues. The outlet's writers have tackled a wide range of topics, from climate change to political pressures on universities, and from celebrity style to Billie Eilish's recent comments about billionaires. The move to integrate Teen Vogue under Vogue.com has raised concerns about the future of the outlet's unique voice and perspective. In a statement, the NewsGuild of New York expressed disappointment over the layoffs, citing the impact on the affected employees. "Most of the six laid-off employees are BIPOC women or trans, including Teen Vogue's politics editor," the statement read. "This is a devastating blow to our members and to the future of Teen Vogue's coverage of politics and social justice issues." The decision to move Teen Vogue under Vogue.com is part of a broader effort by Condé Nast to revamp its online presence. The company has been facing financial challenges in recent years, and the move is seen as an attempt to streamline its operations and reduce costs. However, the layoffs have sparked concerns about the impact on the outlet's editorial independence and the future of its unique voice. Teen Vogue has been a prominent outlet for covering social justice issues, and its writers have been praised for their in-depth reporting on topics such as climate change, racial justice, and LGBTQ+ rights. The outlet's politics editor, who was among those laid off, has been a key voice on these issues, and her departure has raised concerns about the future of the outlet's coverage. The move to integrate Teen Vogue under Vogue.com has also raised questions about the future of the outlet's online presence. Teen Vogue has been a popular destination for young readers, and its website has been praised for its innovative design and engaging content. However, the move to integrate the outlet under Vogue.com may lead to changes in its online presence and editorial direction. As the industry continues to evolve, the move to integrate Teen Vogue under Vogue.com raises important questions about the future of online media and the impact of consolidation on editorial independence. The layoffs have sparked concerns about the impact on the affected employees and the future of the outlet's unique voice and perspective.