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
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bedroom comfort gives pair
Uggs are comfort shoes, and it's important to have a shoe that gives you a sense of comfort. I have about 15 pair of Uggs - the same shoe, the same color. And I also have the bedroom slippers.
car helps life mean meeting sit sky smile
I will sit in the car on the way to a meeting and just smile. I really mean that. It helps you get through life. If you have nothing to say, smile. Look up at the sky and smile. Just be grateful.
bad best bob dress electric fabulous heyday sparks stood swan
In the heyday of the Oscars, there were electric sparks flying. When Cher went in her fabulous Bob Mackie dress and her Mohawk, and Bjoerk with her swan dress. Then we thought it was bad taste; now I think it should have been the best dress because she stood out.
best call seeking telephone
When my best friends doubt their little black dresses, they call me on the telephone seeking reassurance.
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I have always admired stylishly confident women who dress with great authority. This lifelong love of elegance began with the humble wardrobe of my late grandmother Mrs. Bennie Frances Davis.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
retirement thinking money-isnt-everything
Money isn't everything, but it is when you start thinking about putting money away for your retirement days.
tears
I don't tear down. I prefer to build up.
fashion emotional clothes
Wearing clothes should be a personal narrative of emotion. I always respond to fashion in an emotional way.
squirrels needs wake-up
I just need green. I need to wake up and see grass and squirrels. I don't want to see skyscrapers.