Comments on: Anna Wintour, Behind The Shades

60 Minutes' Morley Safer Interviews Vogue's Editor In Her First Lengthy U.S. TV Profile

[Judy202]

You've got to be kidding me with this segment. She's newsworthy? A full-of-herself fashion editor who things the world revolves around her? To glorify this type of excess during this economy (or any time, really) is ridiculous. Is she proud of the fact that she's a b*tch, sitting there with that smirk on her face? There are so many other people out there worthy of being on your show...but she's not one of them. Telling Oprah to lose weight? Saying people in Minnesota are the size of small houses? Get the hair our of your face and get real. PLEASE stop making this ego-maniacal self-important fear-inducing woman any more important than she is (or isn't).

[ViewingNan]

When did we fall back to calling females over 13 "girls." Morley Safer, who certainly should know better, stated that Anna Wintour's office is filled with girls. I did not see one female under 13 anywhere. Shame on you, Morley. Women have fought hard for respect, advancement and fair treatment. Now, please give it to us. Thank you.

Nancy

[alanpo]

This was a very disappointing piece in terms of journalistic integrity. You mention Ms. Wintour's father and say she dropped out of school at 16. Then, what? She shows up as head of Vogue 23 years or so later. What about the missing years? Would it not have been useful to have seen the evolution of her life and career? Does she have a family? By omitting anything about these elements, you let viewers draw the conclusion that there was a lot that was off-limits. If in fact this is the case, why would you agree to this?

[Jess4ml57]

I do not think anyone should have that kind of power!!! She is obviously very nasty and no doubt in my mind, promotes this unhealthy skinny , anorexic model chic look. The magazines owners, or whoever is in charge clearly don't care as they are so out if touch and she makes them tons of money in the ads that makes up most of Vogues pages. And what's more is that she was not even honest about how she is percieved or is , which to me is if she was such a fashion icon that at least own it and make it yours. What does she have to lose?? She has already stated that in fact she might strive for perfection or I think in this case she uses too much cocaine or whatever!!!!! The truth hurts wear it, that should be her new motto!!!

[arthur3318ave]

Morley Safer, you disappoint me!! Since when is a successful CEO who has been honest with her employees, fair to her customers and has not cheated the government considered a "*****"? This is 2009, not 1959. Must I ask how she would have been characterized had she been a man? Ignore them all and bravo Anna Wintour!
Beverly Miller
San Diego, CA

[Daisy79]

I'm a loyal 60 Minutes viewer and a fan of Morley Safer but I was disappointed by his Anna Wintour interview.

Anna Wintour seemed to handle it well. She was professional.
Morley Safer focused too much on her "******" titles and reputation instead of her admirable, and difficult, position at helm of the billion dollar fashion industry. If he were interviewing a man who wielded as much power as Anna does, would he spend that much time discussing their ****** qualities? While she is far from being a cuddly person, she deserves to be taken seriously for her business savvy, dedication to the industry and her ability to keep it professional.

I also felt that he should have done his homework, to make silly digs about the tailoring and attire of two of the most influential designers of the past two decades, John Galliano and Karl Lagerfeld, of Dior and Chanel respectively, shows a lack of research and knowledge about his story topic. They may not dress in his style but they are immensely talented,hard working and worthy of respect when referenced in the context of a story about fashion Vogue.

I would not be surprised if Morley's wife and other female colleagues did not own, or at least wish they owned, a piece of Chanel or Dior clothing, made by these ghoulish men in "badly tailored clothing." I do.


One more note:
After reading the comments here online, I suppose that during a recession it's easy to belittle the often excessive and extravagant fashion industry. I absolutely agree that the excess has been ridiculous and often distasteful.
But it ccurred to me that during a recession, jobs matter and the American fashion industry employs many people. Michelle Obama might agree. Her scrutinized and documented clothing choices are always designed by Americans. Good for our economy and good for morale.

[gregfladager]

This would make nice CD in the back of People Magazine.

[flajoe1]

Here's a quick lesson on how to be a fashion designer.

Steal the design of a jacket from the 40's then add a blouse and vest from the 50's then combine those with pants or a skirt from the 70's throw in a pair of shoes from 1700's. Put them on a malnourished model and then charge $1,300.00 for it and.................................... BOOM you're a fashion designer.

To become a successful fashion designer you'll have to do the above plus kiss up to Anna Wintour

[merritt33]

This might literally be one of the most stereotypical statements I have ever read. To belittle an entire industry you obviously know nothing about speaks volumes of your character. I hope some day someone makes you feel like your entire career is worthless.

Also...I genuinely feel sorry for you and the godforsaken outfit you're probably in as we speak.

[runner4life]

60 minutes to not watch 60 Minutes: Anna Wintour profile piece.

Seems to me like you guys were the "obsequious toadies." How can this often-revered newsmagazine waste our time with such nonsense? Where was the news peg?

And as I said before, this isn't journalism. No one cares. It's sad to see how much money was wasted on a segment that seemed to like a glorified PR piece.

[amarchbaby]

As a journalist, a fashion writer and a woman, I was very disappointed in the Anna Wintour segment. How many times was the word "*****'' used? What's wrong with "tough?'
I found the interview uninformative (there was very little on the creative process) and sexist.
Would Mr. Safer ever call a male interviewee a "prick?'' or a "son of a *****''?
I don't think so.
Sincerely, Sylvia Rubin