Graydon Carter
Graydon Carter is a Canadian journalist and former magazine editor, best known for his time as the editor of Vanity Fair. He gained notoriety for his sharp wit and cultural commentary, often addressing the intersection of celebrity and politics. Carter's memorable description of Donald Trump as a 'short-fingered vulgarian' exemplifies his irreverent style and has become a lasting reference in discussions about Trump's public persona.
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Graydon Carter, former editor of Vanity Fair, writes of his staff trying to get the jump on Condé Nast’s Wintour.
In our time-obsessed world, is being late really so bad?
Canada· 2025-09-25
Graydon Carter is a former editor of Vanity Fair and has published his memoirs detailing his experiences in journalism.
Graydon Carter, el hombre que mejor conoce Hollywood: “Ver a las Kardashian en portada de una revista es el fin de la civilización” | Gente
Spain· 2025-08-17
Graydon Carter is the founder and co-editor of Air Mail who recalled a remarkable dinner hosted by the Westons.
Inside the style legacy of fashion magnate and former Ontario lieutenant-governor Hilary WestonCanada· 2025-08-10
Former Editor of Vanity Fair Graydon Carter reflects on his career.
The politics of sex are shaping Gen Z desire
United States· 2025-07-13
Former Editor of Vanity Fair Graydon Carter reflects on his career.
Smerconish: Should racial and ethnic identity categories be eliminated?United States· 2025-07-12All of this was enforced by editors, like Graydon Carter, Brown’s successor at Vanity Fair.
How Condé Nast reinvented the glossy magazine, then lost its way – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-07-08
A similar sentiment is expressed in the poignant title of a recent memoir by Vanity Fair editor Graydon Carter, When the Going Was Good.
Empire of the Elite by Michael M Grynbaum – inside the glittering world of Condé Nast | Journalism books
United Kingdom· 2025-07-03
Graydon Carter is a former Vanity Fair magazine editor who shares life advice in his memoir.
Your biggest career move? Choosing a spouse or partner – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-16
Graydon Carter became editor of Vanity Fair magazine in 1992.
The 20 best holiday reads this summer – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-07
Graydon Carter was a legendary editor of Vanity Fair who reportedly made $600,000 when he started in 1992.
That golden age - Newspaper
Pakistan· 2025-04-27
Graydon Carter, former editor of Vanity Fair, is present at the fashion show.
A New York, le défilé sous le signe du romantisme de Ralph Lauren
France· 2025-04-21
Graydon Carter was the editor of Vanity Fair for 25 years and is known for his witty memoir.
Book of the day: When the Going was Good: An editor’s adventures during the last golden age of magazines
New Zealand· 2025-04-19
Graydon Carter reflects on a golden age of journalism in his memoirs.
Medien in den Neunzigern: 500 000 Dollar für drei Artikel – Graydon Carters Buch - Medien
Germany· 2025-04-04Graydon Carter ran Vanity Fair for 25 years and made it into one of the great US publications.
New books we’re excited to read in April 2025
Australia· 2025-04-01
Graydon Carter, writing in his delightful new memoir, discusses his adversarial relationship with Donald Trump.
An Editor’s Adventures During the Last Golden Age of MagazinesAustralia· 2025-03-31
Graydon Carter took over Vanity Fair in 1992 and is recognized for his editorial work.
Jan Eklund: Att läsa Vanity Fair var en fest för livet
Sweden· 2025-03-31
Graydon Carter is a Canadian-born journalist who co-created the satirical magazine Spy and edited Vanity Fair.
Journalist Graydon Carter: ‘If there was another 9/11 this week, I don’t think the world would rush to support us’ | Graydon CarterUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-30
Graydon Carter, former editor-in-chief of Vanity Fair, told Page Six that he booked Meghan for one of his final covers.
Meghan Markle's Vanity Fair cover 'an eye-opener' for concerned royals: expertUnited States· 2025-03-29
Graydon Carter is the former editor of Vanity Fair and author of a memoir detailing his experiences in journalism.
What The Vanity Fair Editor Saw: A-list Rows, Excess And Teasing TrumpNew Zealand· 2025-03-27
Graydon Carter stated that he had no idea who Markle was and found it pointless to interview her.
Meghan Markle misskildi forsíðu Vanity Fair
Iceland· 2025-03-25
Graydon Carter revealed that Meghan Markle initially believed her 2017 magazine cover was earned for her charity work.
'Is this going to all be about Prince Harry?': Meghan Markle believed 2017 Vanity Fair cover was about her charity work
India· 2025-03-25
Graydon Carter is a Canadian journalist who served as the editor of Vanity Fair from 1992 until 2017.
Graydon Carter’s new memoir is a love letter to the glory days of the magazine eraCanada· 2025-03-23
Graydon Carter is a co-founder of the stinging magazine Spy in the 1980s and the editor of Vanity Fair during its plumpest and happiest decades.
Book Review: ‘When the Going Was Good,’ by Graydon CarterUnited States· 2025-03-14
Graydon Carter is a former editor of Vanity Fair known for his influential role in the magazine industry.
Graydon Carter Looks Back on a Glossy Career of Parties and FeudsUnited States· 2025-03-14Graydon Carter launched the Air Mail newsletter in 2019.
«Si mangiano i nostri gatti!». Così colpisce il vittimismo funzionale | Barbara Stefanelli
Italy· 2025-03-14
Graydon Carter described Trump as 'a short-fingered vulgarian' in Spy magazine.
US-Australia relations must be agile to avoid Trump’s road rageAustralia· 2025-02-13
