Anna Wintour admits she 'broke down' after learning Ralph Lauren donated $10m to fight coronavirus

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Anna Wintour has shared the emotional response she experienced after finding out Ralph Lauren donated $10m to fighting coronavirus.

The Vogue editor-in-chief published an op-ed for the outlet, in which she reflected on the “pure joy” she felt upon learning of all the ways the fashion industry has stepped up to help in the battle against the virus.

“Positivity is such a precious commodity right now, but I felt something close to pure joy in recent days,” Wintour wrote, before explaining that she “broke down” when speaking to Lauren on the phone.

“My emotions, like yours I’m sure, are fairly close to the surface, but I’m not afraid to admit that I broke down on the phone with Ralph when he called to give me the incredible news about his gift,” she continued.

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Wintour also discussed the generosity of other designers such as Giorgio Armani, Donatella Versace, and Marco Bizzarri, the CEO of Gucci, as well as luxury goods conglomerate LVMH, which has been manufacturing hand sanitisers.

“American fashion and beauty companies have been mobilising too, making masks, gowns and hand sanitiser,” Wintour said. “I have never been more proud of our industry.”

However, due to the ongoing pandemic Anna Wintour has launched a fund for those affected by coronavirus in the fashion community.