Anna Wintour, Vogue's editor-in-chief, reveals the reason behind her decision to keep wearing sunglasses on set.

Anna Wintour, the fashion icon and Vogue editor-in-chief, is discussing her signature style accessory - her sunglasses.

Wintour, 75, has been rocking the shades and her bold bob hairstyle for decades, and she explained why she chose the specific ensemble.

"They aid my vision and concealment, as well as my visibility and invisibility. They serve as a prop, I would assert," she disclosed to the BBC.

What I'm really interested in is the creative aspect of my job.

"They help me see, and they help me not see. They help me be seen and not be seen. They are a prop, I would say."  — Anna Wintour

One of the impacted staffers claims that the Condé Nast executive did not remove her signature dark sunglasses when she announced that all employees of Pitchfork would be losing their jobs in January.

Wintour announced a merger between Pitchfork and GQ, which resulted in layoffs. Wintour is known for being both demanding and controversial.

Todd Spangler of Variety wrote that it is uncertain whether Anna Wintour's decision not to remove her glasses during the meeting was a deliberate fashion statement or a way to avoid making eye contact with Pitchfork's employees.

"Anna Wintour, while seated indoors at a conference table, did not remove her sunglasses while discussing the possibility of being fired. The unprofessional behavior exhibited by upper management this week is unacceptable," Allison Hussey, a former Pitchfork employee, wrote on X.

Since 1995, Wintour has been both editor-in-chief of a popular fashion magazine and the lead chairperson of the Met Gala.

In her new interview with the BBC, she dispelled the myth of her cold demeanor and was questioned about whether others are afraid of her presence.

"I hope not," Wintour told the media outlet.

Despite her high-profile status, the fashion powerhouse persisted in refuting the rumor that she never hears the word "no."

"She explained that while it is often said no, it is a good thing because no is a wonderful word," she said.

She has previously compared herself to the fictional cunning magazine editor Miranda Priestly, portrayed by Meryl Streep in "The Devil Wears Prada."

Wintour stated to BBC that it was up to the audience and those she works with to determine if there were any similarities between her and Miranda Priestly.

As the global content adviser for Condé Nast and the editor-in-chief of Vogue, Wintour has transformed the magazine into a worldwide phenomenon.

The fashion icon stated that she has no plans to retire anytime soon.

"She stated that she has no plans to leave her job, adding "Currently.""

Planet Chronicle Digital's Brian Flood contributed to this report.