India, Sept. 7 -- Few names carry as much weight in fashion as Anna Wintour. Known for her razor-sharp bob and signature sunglasses, the former editor-in-chief of Vogue needs no introduction. After all, she has spent nearly forty years shaping the fashion industry by ruling over the glossy pages of the revered magazine. Now, as the formidable visionary flips the script and The Devil Wears Prada 2 goes into production, we decode Anna Wintour's net worth, legacy and global influence.

Wondering why we're bringing the movie into this? That's because it is said that Meryl Streep's Miranda Priestly, the icy, terrifyingly chic boss lady who is thrilled when things "move at a glacial pace," is supposedly inspired by the former Vogue boss. However...