Vanity Fair heads in new direction after low morale, more layoffs

Vanity Fair is undergoing major editorial restructuring under new director Mark Guiducci, shifting focus to core entertainment/politics coverage while eliminating reviews, trade reporting, and vertical sections. The changes include both layoffs (including chief critic Richard Lawson) and new hires, aiming to unify content across platforms. Announced August 12, 2025, this marks a strategic pivot from the publication’s previous vertical-focused model toward integrated storytelling.