Ambassador Anna Wintour?



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While the famously decadent Fashion Week next month will almost certainly have to tone itself down in the wake of the financial crisis, it is probably unlikely that frosty Vogue editrix Anna Wintour, who may or may not be tired at Conde Nast, would be named Ambassador to the Court of St. James (Britain) or the possibly even more glamorous Ambassador to France (with all that attendant Pam Harriman prestige and cachet). Such an appointment would a bonanza to the Republican right-wing blogosphere and radio ghetto (We can already hear Limabugh's fake Brit accent, Hannity's pleas for tea-and-crumpets). Imagine the charges of "cultural elitism," and "Establishmentarianism" -- which Wintour, in her influential position represents -- from the Palin demographic. But such a nomination is not an inconceivable event, as Fashionweekdaily explores:

"If the extremely insider rumors are to be believed, could Anna Wintour, the first lady of American fashion, be in the running for an official post in the Obama administration--like, say, an ambassadorship to England or France? Granted, her résumé lists all the qualifications--flawless organizational skills, an enviable Rolodex, hostessing experience to spare. (Think a State dinner is tricky to finagle? Then consider the Costume Institute gala.) Not to mention that the Vogue editor's faithful friends like Karl Lagerfeld will surely become fixtures at state dinners--lending a new layer of glitz and exclusivity to official affairs. Perhaps she'll meet with Carla Bruni-Sarkozy during couture?"

Is Anna Wintour tired of Vogue? Is Roitfeld on the horizon? 2009 won't be a good time for magazines -- even one as successful as Vogue. Perhaps this is the perfect time to engage politically for Wintour. Perhaps Caroline Kennedy's newfound love of engaging politically suggests that the New York cultural elites, thus far relegated to the parties and fundraisers in the evenings, are finally getting off their toned asses at this moment of financial exigency in the history of these United States. In this atmosphere, Wintour would fit in well, if not at a position as politically important as France or the Court of St. James (both Britain and France are key allies in the War on terror and will need experienced diplomatic hands at the helm).

How about Anna Wintour, Chief of White House protocol?