Andre Leon Talley
Andre Leon Talley
André Leon Talleyis the former American editor-at-large for Vogue magazine, listed as Contributing Editor in the April 2010 masthead. Talley has been a front-row regular at fashion shows in New York, Paris, London and Milan for more than 25 years. He uses his influence to promote young fashion designers and mentors young talent in other fields...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionEditor
Date of Birth16 October 1949
CountryUnited States of America
beautiful growing-up sunday
When I was a young boy, growing up in Durham, North Carolina, the women in my family were truly passionate about their clothes; nothing was more beautiful to me than women dressing with the utmost, meticulous attention to accessories, shoes, handbags, hats, coats, dresses and gloves to attend Sunday church services.
retirement thinking money-isnt-everything
Money isn't everything, but it is when you start thinking about putting money away for your retirement days.
drama thinking people
I think people look great in black. I love that what stands out is the person, especially. Black just conveys a kind of drama, even if it can be quiet drama. It does lend to the wearer a sense of confidence.
inspiration pursuit-of-happiness luxury
Luxury is...to be able to take control of one's life, health, and the pursuit of happiness in a way that is joyful.
fashion people dresses
People love fashion exhibits because they can fantasize. They can respond to a dress even if they can never wear a dress like that.
tears
I don't tear down. I prefer to build up.
thinking airports people
I personally go to the airport looking like a homeless person, because I think people will leave me alone. But I dress myself with my luggage - all my luggage matches.
shoes looks hot
Drekitude is the lowest point in the lowest ebb. It could be your look. It could be your shoes. It could be that you're standing wrong. Drek is a total, total, total hot mess.
black zenith littles
The zenith of elegance in any woman's wardrobe is the little black dress, the power of which suggests dash and refinement.
people needs edited
People need to be edited; life needs to be edited. I need to be edited.
fashion people
I love people - it is not the fashion, it is the people in fashion I love.
bed get-up exciting
Some days are good; some days are not so good. Some days are really exciting. Some days are just tedious. You just have to get up out of bed.
beautiful simple bed
The most luxurious item is a beautiful bed and beautiful, simple sheets.
Snooki and Honey Boo Boo. These are big celebrities in the U.S. You want to throw up.