This week CBS’s 60 Minutes took a break from discussing such trivial topics like the economy, AIG and Guantanamo prisoners to get to the bottom of what’s really eating Americans: Anna Wintour.

What’s actually going on behind the scenes at Vogue and, more importantly, behind Anna’s sunglasses??

For those of you who don’t know (shame on you!), Ms. Wintour is the legendary editor-in-chief of Vogue magazine and possibly the most influential woman person in the fashion industry today. What comes out of those pursed lips, goes. 

As well as being known for her blunt bob and impeccable taste, she has also attained the reputation of being the fashion world’s biggest bitch - and trust me, the competition is thick. 

So, good OLD journalist Morley Safer (who is Canadian, I might add. Woot!) decided to battle with the Brit beast in a one-on-one interview, which aired this past Sunday evening.

The results? Less that satisfying. Although I loved the ridiculously close shots of Anna’s face. Zoom lenses were in full effect!

So what did we learn? Wintour’s a perfectionist. Yup, knew that already. Wintour isn’t ready to give up her post. Figured as much. Wintour has an obscene wardrobe allowance from Conde Nast. Shock! Wintour is looking more and more like a terradactyl. Mama!

What was funny to me was Safer’s take on the fashion world:

“To an outsider, these shows are another planet; part dazzling, part Rocky Horror show.  Models who seem as angry as they are emaciated, wearing clothes fit for a cadaver and shoes that make stilettos seem sensible and with a legion of camp followers and campy followers, chasing the celebrities de jour and the people who dress them.”

hee hee hee. Ah Shafer, you are a funny one.

For those who missed it, grab a martini and mink wrap. Here she is: The Wintour interview

 

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